I-KAN Area Schools Application Consortium
Position Type:
Food Service/Cashier
Date Posted: 8/12/2025
Location: Kankakee Junior High School
Date Available: 08/26/2025
District: Kankakee School District 111 CASHIER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. 2. Must have the ability to see and hear within normal ranges (with correction). 3. Must be physically able to work in extreme hot and cold and to stand for long period of time and have the manual dexterity, stamina, and strength to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds and work with chemical cleaning agents. 4. Must have the ability to work effectively as part of a group and to follow directions. 5. Must have the ability to perfonn basic arithmetic functions: (add, subtract, multiply, divide and make change). 6. Ability to accurately handle money and balance the cash drawer. 7. Must have some computer skills and ability to learn and operate computer software with training. 8. High School Diploma or equivalent. 9. Possess knowledge of sanitation and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments. 10. Has the ability to relate positively to staff and students. 11. Must be self-motivated and have good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility, good organizational skills, and emotional maturity. 12. Must have knowledge• of the general USDA school lunch guidelines. 13. Must have the ability to provide friendly, efficient service. 14. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and Food Service Director may find appropriate and acceptable. 15. Must hold a valid Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
REPORTS TO: Head Cook / Food Service Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As Per School Calendar and Board approved hours Wages established by Board of Education
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To make all meal transactions via point of sale terminal at assigned facility in an accurate, friendly, and professional manner and to maintain aU records for customer accounts and monies collected and deposited. Help with any assigned food preparation and service task when not undertaking cashier functions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for lunchroom receipts. 2. Maintains student meal accounts accurately. 3. Operates the point of sale terminal during meal times making sure that each customer's account is appropriately accessed and charged. 4. Enters all point of sale transactions correctly. 5. Is responsible for sending notes on delinquent accounts and collecting all food service money. 6. Relates to students, parents and teachers in a polite, factual, and professional manner. 7. Totals daily cash receipts. Prepares food service reports. 8. Prepares the daily deposit ticket accurately. Inspects the deposit receipt from the bank ' for accuracy. May be assigned to go to the bank to make deposit for a number of schools. 9. Understands and practices standards of sanitation, quality control, and customer service. 10. Beginning and end of day computer activities are rotated where multiple cashiers are assigned. 11. Before, after and between serving times, and when not responsible for beginning and end of day computer activities, assist in other meal preparation and kitchen activities as assigned by Head Cook 12. Responsible for ordering and inventory of cashier and computer supplies. 13. Responsible for the organization, filing and storage of all meal count and cash reports as required by the school district, state and federal guidelines. 14. Helps to keep floors and walls clean of spills and trash. 15. Cleans and helps to maintain equipment and reports needed maintenance of equipment to Head Cook 16. Will participate in the School District Risk Management Plan and if necessary serve on the District or Food Service Safety Committee. 17. Complies with food service dress code. 18. Performs other duties, which may be assigned by the Head Cook or Food Service Director.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled Interested candidates should apply online at
www.ksd111.org
Dr. James L. Henderson Interim Assistant Superintendent of People Services
EOE/AA/D/V
Date Posted: 8/12/2025
Location: Kankakee Junior High School
Date Available: 08/26/2025
District: Kankakee School District 111 CASHIER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. 2. Must have the ability to see and hear within normal ranges (with correction). 3. Must be physically able to work in extreme hot and cold and to stand for long period of time and have the manual dexterity, stamina, and strength to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds and work with chemical cleaning agents. 4. Must have the ability to work effectively as part of a group and to follow directions. 5. Must have the ability to perfonn basic arithmetic functions: (add, subtract, multiply, divide and make change). 6. Ability to accurately handle money and balance the cash drawer. 7. Must have some computer skills and ability to learn and operate computer software with training. 8. High School Diploma or equivalent. 9. Possess knowledge of sanitation and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments. 10. Has the ability to relate positively to staff and students. 11. Must be self-motivated and have good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility, good organizational skills, and emotional maturity. 12. Must have knowledge• of the general USDA school lunch guidelines. 13. Must have the ability to provide friendly, efficient service. 14. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and Food Service Director may find appropriate and acceptable. 15. Must hold a valid Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
REPORTS TO: Head Cook / Food Service Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As Per School Calendar and Board approved hours Wages established by Board of Education
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To make all meal transactions via point of sale terminal at assigned facility in an accurate, friendly, and professional manner and to maintain aU records for customer accounts and monies collected and deposited. Help with any assigned food preparation and service task when not undertaking cashier functions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for lunchroom receipts. 2. Maintains student meal accounts accurately. 3. Operates the point of sale terminal during meal times making sure that each customer's account is appropriately accessed and charged. 4. Enters all point of sale transactions correctly. 5. Is responsible for sending notes on delinquent accounts and collecting all food service money. 6. Relates to students, parents and teachers in a polite, factual, and professional manner. 7. Totals daily cash receipts. Prepares food service reports. 8. Prepares the daily deposit ticket accurately. Inspects the deposit receipt from the bank ' for accuracy. May be assigned to go to the bank to make deposit for a number of schools. 9. Understands and practices standards of sanitation, quality control, and customer service. 10. Beginning and end of day computer activities are rotated where multiple cashiers are assigned. 11. Before, after and between serving times, and when not responsible for beginning and end of day computer activities, assist in other meal preparation and kitchen activities as assigned by Head Cook 12. Responsible for ordering and inventory of cashier and computer supplies. 13. Responsible for the organization, filing and storage of all meal count and cash reports as required by the school district, state and federal guidelines. 14. Helps to keep floors and walls clean of spills and trash. 15. Cleans and helps to maintain equipment and reports needed maintenance of equipment to Head Cook 16. Will participate in the School District Risk Management Plan and if necessary serve on the District or Food Service Safety Committee. 17. Complies with food service dress code. 18. Performs other duties, which may be assigned by the Head Cook or Food Service Director.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled Interested candidates should apply online at
www.ksd111.org
Dr. James L. Henderson Interim Assistant Superintendent of People Services
EOE/AA/D/V