Asst.Nutrition Services- John B. Whitsitt Elementary (2026-2027)

Job Code:3501003
Job Family/Function:35 – Nutrition Services\Cashiers
FLSA:Nonexempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH003-H
Duration (days/year):197
Locations(s):Nutrition Services

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Job Summary
Receives and disburses money by selling food to students and staff. Responsible for operating the cash register and maintaining the serving line. Works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.
What you will do

• Receives payment by cash, vouchers, or automatic debits. Issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
• Assists with preparation and packaging of food items; ensures food temperature and portion sizes are appropriate.
• Stocks and rotates food items displayed for sale on the serving line.
• Maintains clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as cleaning serving area and storing unused food items. Stocks shelves and marks prices.
• Answers customers' questions, and provides information on procedures or policies.
• Assists customers by providing information and resolving their complaints. Processes returns and exchanges.
• Identifies prices of goods and tabulates bills using cash registers or optical price scanners.
• Balances sales to monies receives. Completes reports.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/vocational training Required

Skills and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of arithmetic to solve problems.

Equivalency

Starting At: $20.21

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

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