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Montana State University

Cashier (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States

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or 406-994-6468.

General Statement Culinary Services Division

(CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, and a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil‑A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In‑House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.

Responsibilities

Positively and professionally interacts with customers.

Operates the cashier station to properly receive monies, use a point of sale register, and perform daily reconciliation of the cash and credit cards.

Follows all MSU and Auxiliary Services cash handling policies and procedures, counts cash drawer, and processes credit card settlements.

Cleans work and service areas, and related equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations (beverage stations, trash, wiping tables/chairs, etc).

Assists with monitoring beverage service inventory and keeping records as requested.

Assists with laundry service.

Performs trash and compost removal duties.

May assist with training student and temporary employees.

Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Additional Areas

May work as directed to serve food; ensures quality product is being served and properly handles food in accordance with FDA food codes.

May assist with regular cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, equipment.

May work in the dishroom or pots/pans.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Cashiering experience.

Successful Candidate Will

Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality.

Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team‑oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service.

Work well individually or on a team.

Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.

Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping skills.

Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements / Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Full‑time, 10‑month position. Full‑time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year.

Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30 am‑9:30 pm.

May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.

Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.

Possess a 4‑hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.

Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Normal cashier, dish room, service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments.

Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time.

Frequently moving and placing containers/product weighing up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Occasionally moving product up and down stairs.

Bending, kneeling, stretching, and general moving about while stocking products.

Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment.

Performing repetitive motions related to job duties.

Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Equal Employment Opportunity Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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