Cashier, Dining Services

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a cash register (or equivalent), receives payments of cash, checks and charges from customers or employees for goods or services, making change and issuing receipts or tickets to customers

• Responsible for accurate ring of proper PLU for sale items and/or accurate barcode scan

• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times

• Maintains proper security of cash at all times

• Understands and follows Sodexo cash-handling policies and procedures

• May also be required to prepare for service before the meal and clean the dining room after the meal (wiping tables, vacuuming the floor, cleaning chairs, ensuring the acceptable appearance of the dining area)

• May set up and stock the beverage area, grab and go items, service ware and condiments or other assigned areas

• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training

• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner

• Complies with all safety and risk management policies and procedures

• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments

• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated

• May assist in locating, reconciling and verifying the accuracy of transactions and operating peripheral equipment that records and supports non-cash transactions

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education                                         Associate’s degree (AA) or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required

Experience                                       

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing

• Maturity of judgment and behavior

• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful

• Must comply with any dress code requirements

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Skills/Aptitude

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives

• Ability to use a computer

• Ability to provide clear directions and respond to employees

• Basic math skills including the ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, count, and reconcile cash drawers/banks, and post to records

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses

• Significant walking or other means of mobility

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and o