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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26014

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Search Support at [email protected] or 406-994-6468.

Classification Title Culinary Assoc I - BZ

Working Title Cashier Part-Time (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

MSU’s Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.

This is a part-time position up to 16hours per week. Schedule will be on week nights from 8:30pm – Midnight.

Position Number Multiple

Department Culinary Services Administration

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Teamsters

FTE .375

Benefits Eligible Not Eligible

Salary $21.00 per hour

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Culinary Services Division (http://www.montana.edu/culinaryservices/) ( 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 not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a part-time position up to 16hours per week. Schedule will be on week nights from 8:30pm – Midnight.

The Cashier actively works to provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for students and other customers during their dining experience. This position will be trained to work primarily as a cashier and to monitor the service area floor.

+ Positively and professionally interacts with customers

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

+ Follows all MSU and Auxiliary Services cash handling policies and procedures, counting cash drawer, and processing 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.

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

Occasionally might be asked to work in the the following 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.

The 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.

+ Part time. 16 hours per week.

+ 10 month positions.

+ Schedule will be on week nights from 8:30pm – Midnight

+ 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.

This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/.

Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

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 100lbs.

+ 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.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screened on a continual basis for the duration of the pool.

Special Instructions

Please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and resume.

Questions? Contact: Search Support at [email protected] or 406-994-6468.

EEO Statement

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.