Part-time: Cashier

Reports To: Manager, Front of House

Mission: To create an environment that inspires a passion for student success.

Desired Results of the Position:

• A professional and reliable hospitality experience that serves the Algonquin Students' Association community
• An engaged staff member that inspires all staff to deliver excellent work
• Active two-way communication between management and staff that ensure effective operations

Nature and Scope:

The Cashier, under the direction of the Manager, Front of House, will provide excellent food and beverage service. A cashier will always ensure that they follow proper service regulations and ensure a safe and welcoming operation. They will serve and prepare food and beverages that enable the Observatory, Wolves Den, and Students' Association Catering to succeed. A Cashier will build effective relationships with peers and supervisors, meet the highest commitment to quality, and build customer loyalty through exceptional service. They will act as members of the part-time staff team in the Front of House, following detailed instructions to ensure that all recipes, preparations, and products meet the Hospitality Department's specifications and commitment to quality.

Job Duties:

• Work with the Manager, Front of House, and set a positive example for fellow staff.
• Reinforce a positive work environment that produces a high level of satisfaction among all customers, staff, fellow employees, and clients.
• Take orders and provide exceptional food and beverage service for all customers.
• Complete daily assigned side duties. Including; Inventory checks, food and beverage preparation, temperature logs, cleaning, following opening and closing checklists, maintenance schedules.
• Follow the proper recipe and presentation standards for all menu items.
• Execute all aspects of daily Front of House operations to the highest quality.
• Responsible for abiding by all AGCO rules and procedures for the safe and responsible sale of alcohol.
• Help to execute catering and special orders, and work outside regular hours.
• Maintain, clean, and properly store all equipment and supplies.
• Follow operational policies and procedures, help ensure the safety of all employees during each shift.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Know all menu items, follow proper assembly instructions for all menu items and specials.
• Record waste, breakage and damage in provided logs and reports them to the manager on duty.
• Familiar with all the first aid stations, supplies, and equipment. Report any injuries or accidents to the manager on duty immediately.
• Wear clean and proper staff attire require at all times when working.
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Quick learning

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Hospitality or Food Service experience is an asset
• Ability to perform sustained physical activity for extended periods
• Willing to work non-traditional shifts

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Maintain an effective working relationship with managers, and other employees

• Smart Serve (required)
• OWHSA (required)
• WHMIS (required)
• CPR (preferred)
• First Aid certificate (preferred)
• Food handlers Certificate (preferred)

Work Conditions

• Work in a restaurant setting, with exposure to extreme temperatures
• Manual dexterity is required to use a desktop computer, tablet, knives, and other equipment
• Ability to lift 40lbs required
• High stress fast paced environment

Compensation:

• Salary: $17.95 per hour
• Required to work 3 shifts per week. Approximately 12-18 hours per work week
• The work week will be flexible, with some weeks being more hours and some fewer hours
• 4% vacation pay per pay period
• Eligible for Front of House tip out