Job Posting Title:

Cashier I

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions  

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/  to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team.

Purpose

Provide for the receipt, disbursement, and recording of cash payments in food service operations within Housing and Dining (UHD). Assist in restocking and set up of operation. Provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Greet and interact with internal and external customers in a professional and enthusiastic manner while providing excellent customer service. Accurately enter transactions in Micros (a point-of-sale system), process customer transactions including cash, credit cards, and meal plans. Accurately identify food items, portion sizes, and meal combination packages as needed. 

Assist in restocking shelves, coolers, and cashier supplies. Ensure all HAACP logs are completed as required. Ensure front of the house is clean and all areas are fully stocked including coffee, grab-and-go coolers, condiments, and napkins.

Assist in providing training and guidance to temporary and student staff as assigned by the supervisor and/or leader. Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility.

Clean and close dining area; including cleaning tables, emptying trash, and cleaning any equipment as required.

Adhere to UHD cash handling guidelines. Complete paperwork related to cashier operation, including transfer of funds reports, closing reports, cash reconciliation sheets, and deposit envelopes. 

Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.  

Required Qualifications

One year of experience as a cashier in a large-scale operation.

Customer service experience and ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining cash handling training.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.

Two or more years of experience as a cashier in a large-scale operation.

Experience as a cashier in a dining or retail establishment.

Experience using a point-of-sale system (POS).

High volume cashiering experience.

Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision. 

Salary Range

$37,440+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

May work in extreme temperatures.

May work around chemical fumes.

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Lifting and moving up to 35 pounds.

Pushing, pulling and moving up to 50 pounds.

Must successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Workdays, hours, and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.