Cashier​/Food Service Worker School Year 2026-2027; NBOE

Cashier/Food Service Worker

School Year 2026–2027 (Newark Board of Education). .

Location:

Various Newark Board of Education Locations.

Position Date Posted:
May 4, 2026. Closing Date:
May 15, 2026.

• Through the mail and over the counter, receives cash and/or checks for payment of rental fees, taxes, water fees, licenses, electric services, hospital bills, etc.
• Operates a cash register and/or computer point of sale terminal, lists and totals the price of individual items purchased, collects cash and makes change, and reconciles cash receipts with the cash register tape.
• May prepare simple financial statements by adding or subtracting totals to provide specific information needed.
• Total cash and/or checks received and verifies amount with either register tape, receipts, terminal, and so forth to ensure correct amount received.
• Total cash and checks for bank deposit.
• Follows established guidelines.
• Posts items to accounts manually or uses bookkeeping machine, terminal, and so forth.
• May answer the phone and transfer calls.
• Answers routine inquiries from customers at the counter or over the phone such as late charge fee, cost of items, closing time, etc.
• Maintains records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Must have valid Food Handlers Certificate.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

• Knowledge of arithmetic computation such as discount and interest, and of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to count and record numerical data.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to deal courteously with the general public.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Salary Range: $17.73 an hour*

Employment Period: Ten (10) Months

Union affiliation: Local 3

* Pending contract negotiations

NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff, including Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off (Personal, Sick, and Vacation days for 12‑month employees).

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.