Food Service Attendant/Cashier

Food Service Attendant/Cashier

Location: Airway Heights, Washington (Fairchild AFB)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, 11:30 am – 8:00 pm, Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays.  

Compensation: $17.75 - $17.75/hour, (an additional $5.09/hour cash payout is offered with qualifying health insurance)

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Food Service Attendant/Cashier at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• $5.09/hour Health and Welfare benefit (cash payout offered with qualifying health insurance)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a Motivated and Hard-Working Food Service Attendant with a positive and helpful attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Ringing up food purchases on a cash register in the dining hall at Fairchild Airforce Base.

• Collect cash and credit cards from patrons during meal periods.

• Reconcile cash drawers with Point of Sales (POS) reports.

• Wash, and store dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper hygiene and safety standards.

• Monitor and replenish supplies according to schedule.

• Ensure timely and efficient removal of used dishware, utensils, and glassware to maintain a welcoming dining experience.

• Clean tables and chairs in the dining facility after meal service.

• Empty trash and recycling bins in dining facility and keep trash area clean.

• Responsible for collecting and transporting trash to outdoor disposal areas.

• Entrances and exits cleaning – sweep, mop vacuum, and clean entry doors according to schedule.

• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and replenish supplies.

• Halls and high traffic area cleaning – sweep, mop, vacuum according to schedule.

• Perform cashiering duties as needed.

• Clean and remove ice from areas up to 10 feet outside each entrance and from sections of the loading dock.

• Communicating with customers – always be courteous and communicate in a professional manner when talking with customers.

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• 0 – 3 years of Food Service/Cashier/Janitorial experience preferred.

• Combination of experience and education will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license/state ID is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

• Tessera complies with Spokane County's Ordinance C36666 (Ban the Address), your application can include a PO Box, mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed.

• Your physical address is not required as part of the application. If you prefer not to provide an address at all as part of the application, please write: "do not wish to provide" in the address line and you can use Spokane, WA 99202 for city, state and zip code.

An AmeriCorps application is required (may include a resume).  Visit the AmeriCorps website athttps://www.americorps.gov/join to apply on-line.

AmeriCorps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled 

This position is not employed by Tessera.