Sales Attendant
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State is searching for a full time Sales Attendant - Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include:
- Take orders from customers and dispense product, such as ice, soda, whipped juice, coffee, etc.
- Suggest certain products to customers to increase sales
- Operate cash register; make change as required
- Clean countertops and equipment, as required
- Clean and sanitize hot chocolate machine, whipper, coffee urn, etc.
- Set-up display, as directed
- Stock shelves with food in the sales area
- Check stock of food and supplies
- Notify supervisor of needs and follow-up if not received on time
- Notify supervisor of variations in operations, individual product sales and customer complaints and suggestion to maximize product use
- Direct the work of part-time employees in the various phases of bakery sales operation
- Prepare and operate oven, pretzel oven, hot chocolate dispenser, whipper and coffee urn
- Replenish hot chocolate and juice whipping machines, napkin dispensers, etc. , as necessary
- Pick-up cash drawer at the beginning of the day; set-up cash register for operation
- Turn in cash drawer at the end of the day
- Report need for maintenance of equipment, furnishings, etc.
- Secure work area at end of the day
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. 3 to 6 months effective of effective experience, preferably in retail sales.
Work Schedule: Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Days Off: Friday, Saturday
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
3 to 6 months of effective experience, preferably in retail sales
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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