Cashier - Quick Service Restaurant in Downtown Chicago

Chicago, United States
Cashier - Quick Service Restaurant in Downtown Chicago
Company
Barangaroos
Location
Chicago, IL
Job type
Full-time and Part-time
Salary
17–18 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job description
Hello,

We are looking to hire immediately, so you can start working tomorrow!

This is a front facing/cashiering position, with 30 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, so you will have weekends off.

Previous restaurant/cafe/customer service experience as a manager or shift leader highly preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right person.

The person needs to be responsible, punctual, dependable, able to work independently and under minimal to no supervision, and detail oriented to work in a fast paced counter service food establishment.

Responsibilities and duties include:

Following opening and closing procedures. Putting pies in the oven to bake and preparing sides. Cashier and customer service. Taking orders and processing transactions. Managing online orders. Washing dishes and cleaning. Other tasks as may be required or assigned.

The job is located in the Loop, next to the Washington/Wells CTA stop.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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