Cashier/Cook

SIGN-ON BONUS

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.

The Cashier/Cook is responsible for the preparation and selling of food and beverage items at the Greer Store and Louis Café. The Cashier/Cook reports to the Cash Operations Co-Managers. This is a full-time, academic-year role (34 weeks a year)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service and Cashiering

• Provide excellent customer service to all guests in the Greer Store and/or Café.
• Operate a computerized POS system and balance drawer at end of shift.
• Food Preparation
• Prepare and cook short-order food such as sandwiches, chicken tenders, quesadillas, French fries, etc.
• Prepare beverages including espresso drinks and smoothies.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment including fryers, espresso machines, grills, ovens, slicers, and soft-serve dispensers.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipment including fryers, espresso machines, grills, ovens, slicers, and soft-serve dispensers.
• Maintain the kitchen and dining area in a neat, clean, and sanitary manner.
• Provide direction to part-time and student employees.
• Adhere to food safety standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• ServSafe certification preferred, or willingness to become certified.
• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years' experience working in food service, food preparation, sanitation, and safety practices in a commercial kitchen.
• Working knowledge of cash register operation and basic cash handling procedures.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to understand hazards and follow safety procedures when using chemicals and equipment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by the Academy, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to sustain manual labor for eight hours or more.
• Ability to stand and/or walk on a hard surface for eight hours or more.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Ability to stoop frequently.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to frequently grasp and manipulate objects with both hands.
• Ability to frequently perform tasks of repetitive motion with arms, hands and wrists, such as cutting, slicing, stirring, and serving food.
• Worker is frequently subject to heat from cooking equipment and cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Worker is occasionally subject to extreme heat or humidity in kitchen area.
• Worker is frequently subject to loud noise.
• Worker is frequently exposed to chemical agents.

Compensation & Benefits

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals

See benefit plan details here.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.