UMD Dining Services Senior Cashier/Food Aide

***Teamsters Promotional Period 10/17/24 - 10/23/24***
This is a full-time 9 month, 40 hours a week position
Pay range: $22.02 - $24.61 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.
There may be work reduction or a change of hours during semester breaks. University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Dining Services Retail Operations staff work in all retail areas.

DUTIES:

• Operates POS system and complies with all cash handling policies
• Maintains service areas and stocks products when assigned
• Maintains product presentation throughout the day
• Completes food production records
• Assembles and serves products as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness of service and dining area including emptying trash, recycling and composting
• Operates blenders, coffee brewers, Turbo Chef oven and other small service equipment
• Works as a barista, making coffee and specialty coffee drinks
• Puts away food and supplies
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as assigned
• Contributes to the Dining Services Team by assisting and working with individuals from multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds (i.e. race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation) .
• Performs other duties as assigned

Functions as a lead worker:

• Is given oversight responsibility of a group of staff employees in the absence of a manager
• Handles customer service issues in the absence of a manager
• Orients employees to job area and to the facility
• Trains employees on job tasks
• Assigns and re-assigns tasks throughout the shift to effectively accomplish prescribed work
• Gives direction to employees concerning procedures
• Communicates established standards of performance to employees and assesses conformance
• Provides informal feedback of employee's performance to the manager
• Models expected behaviors and standards
• Keeps manager apprised of operational issues

These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this class or assignment of responsibilities performed by a lower classification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• High school graduate or GED
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working as a cashier using US or Canadian currency
• Ability to accurately perform simple mathematic calculations
• Reads, writes, understands and communicates in English
• Must be able to stand up for 4 hours at a time

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).