Cashier - Rio Rancho (FT- Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Cashier Department: Fuego-Laguna Burger Employment Classification: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-time & Part-time

Reports to (Supervisor Title): Shift Manager

Position Summary/General Description: A Cashier greets customers, takes and delivers food orders, in a courteous and timely manner.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Fuego’s Core Values, Policies & Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside Fuego.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure product quality standards are met through proper food preparation and prepare food products to proper specifications.
• Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines and the HACCP System.
• Ensure product is stocked and rotated to ensure proper expiration dates, and ensure product is displayed in an organized manner.
• Maintain knowledge and adhere to all company, department policies, and state liquor laws regarding consumption and serving of alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain bank and complete money transactions using a point of sale system without variance (e.g., maintain cash drawer; accept cash/bankcards for payment; count money; return correct change ensure proper identification for certain transactions; issue receipts, document discrepancies, and sign, count, and balance before and after each shift).
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of work area such as but not limited to: organize customer areas to make attractive displays, sweep, wipe counter/table tops, sink areas, reach-in coolers/cupboards, remove trash, mop and clean all restaurant areas including restrooms, wash dishes, utensils and bar equipment.
• In a friendly manner perform duties such as but not limited to: greet customers, take food/beverage orders, check identification to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol, prepare food, and beverages following recipes.
• Preform daily food prep task as assigned by the shift manager.
• Maintain an adequate supply of products/materials by restocking all food items, alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages, replace kegs, cut/slice and replenish garnishes, refill ice wells, paper products, glassware, condiments, etc.
• Maintain knowledgeable of menu items, garnishes, prices, recipes and proper portioning of ingredients.
• Maintain knowledgeable of applicable tribal, federal, state, and local sanitary regulations regarding the temperature requirements, preparation, maintenance, and storage of food and drink products.
• Assist with inventory and inventory control.
• Claim tips received according to laws governing wage reporting.
• Promote brands/products to increase sales.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Act with urgency at all times to minimize wait times; maintain a quick and purposeful pace.
• Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests; provide fast and friendly service to guests).
• Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
• At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all Fuego personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in restaurant or food service capacity preferred.
• Cash handling skills preferred.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills (able to add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Knowledge of general kitchen operating requirements.
• Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food and drink preservation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance and storage of food and dri