Cashier II

Job Posting Title:

Cashier II

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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 and 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

The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the university community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission. We model diversity and inclusion by providing open, welcoming, and inclusive environments in which to work, live and learn.

Purpose

To provide for the receipt, disbursement, and recording of cash payments in food service operations within University Housing and Dining (UHD). Provide some training, instruction, and guidance to Cashier I and part-time cashiers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify cash. Greet customers and process customer transactions. Provide excellent customer service. Accurately identify food items, portion sizes, and meal combination packages.

• Process cash transactions at the register and make change. Process declining balance and credit card payments accurately. Knowledge of required cash handling procedures. Complete paperwork related to cashier operation including transfer of funds reports. Run ending reports; balance drawer and fill out reconciliation sheet. Provide cash control including cashing out the cashiers following the UHD guidelines and policies.

• Performs opening and closing duties as required. Responsible for all front of the house set up for café. Responsible for set up and maintenance of coffee bar throughout shift. Responsible for maintaining proper cleanliness for the front of house including replenishing supplies for the area. Properly display and face merchandise.

• Restocks cashier supplies. Assists in restocking shelves and open air coolers. Completes inventory and maintains the overall appearance of the coffee shop and C-store. Performs other duties as required. 

• Provide instruction and training to the cashiers and part-time cashiers. Serve as lead worker/resource when on duty with part-time employees. Ensure cashier breaks are coordinated and covered during work shifts. Directs efforts of cashier team and dining room attendants. Performs as a team player. Maintains strong working relationships with all departments.

• Works as a team member in a diverse environment; encourages and promotes diversity.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.

• Two years of experience as a cashier in a large scale operation.

• Customer service experience and ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food Safety  Training and or ServSafe.

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

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a cashier in a large scale operation.

• Experience training or leading staff.

• Experience as a Cashier in a dining or retail establishment.

• High volume cashiering experience.

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

• Ability to multi task and work with little supervision. 

• Professional demeanor and ability to work with a diverse staff and customer base. 

Salary Range

$39,520 + 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

• Work days, area and work hours may vary based on 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 2021 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.