The Clerk-in-Training is a short-term position to gain knowledge, experience, and skills to assume the responsibilities of a Lunch Clerk upon completion of training.

A Day in the Life:

• Complete annual training requirements.
• Respond to questions/concerns of parents and students in order that all needs are being met and/or addressed.
• Substitute for any area needed when a kitchen assistant is absent in order to maintain an efficient kitchen.
• Collect money and credit student/staff accounts so meals can be purchased.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts, money collected, and meals served in order to meet compliance mandates and state reports.
• Maintain collected money to ensure the safe keeping of the funds.
• Contact families to collect negative balances in accordance with the Unpaid Meal Balance Policy.
• Complete Monthly State Reports and submits them in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of food items according to the Kitchen Manager’s instructions to ensure that meals are served on time.
• Train member(s) of the kitchen staff to perform duties when the clerk is absent.
• Assist with training of new cashiers or clerks district-wide.
• Attend Clerk’s meetings as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge to efficiently and accurately operate the point of sale system.
• Grows and applies skills to investigate and correct errors in cash register drawers, daily deposits and transactions.
• Demonstrates accuracy identifying reimbursable meals and coaches students on building a reimbursable meal
• Gains a solid understanding of the Food Service department and Child Nutrition Program requirements.
• Uses good communication and customer service skills in working with other team members, school staff, students and parents.
• Develops skills to train a diverse team.
• Studies and exhibits understanding of the Clerk and Cashier Guide

What’s in it for you:

• You only work when school is in session!
• Benefits include health coverage (subsidized), dental, vision, life insurance and others. 
• KPERS retirement
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• A positive and hardworking team experience. 

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