Cashier; Plaza Market​/Seasonal

Cashier (Plaza Market)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category
:
Retail

Requisition Number
: CASHI
004559

• Posted:
  December 30, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $16 USD per hour

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Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $17.00/Hour.

• Process order on POS system and accept payment, handling cash, debit, and credit cards.
• Ensure product is organized, faced, and stocked at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces, NCO (Neat, Clean, and Orderly) throughout the shift and at the end of the shift.
• Perform inventory checks throughout the shift and at end of the shift, communicating with management specific needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90 days from the first physical date of work.

In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6 months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30 days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

Typically work a four or eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm, for a total of 30-40 hours per week. Must be able to work one weekend shift each week. Part-time work is available pre/post season.

No employer-provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities.

Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company , a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.

Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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