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Cashier - PRN

Location: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands TX, 77385
Job Ref:
JR-3922
Time Type:
PRN
Job Shift:
Evening
Job Type:
PRN
At Houston Methodist, the Cashier position is responsible for handling cash, credit and other forms of payment transactions in retail food operation areas. This position accurately and efficiently completes transactions, provides receipts and makes change. The Cashier position is responsible for preparing a cashier's report and depositing revenues following established Cash Handling Procedures. This position also provides support and assists in other areas of the retail food operation, including the food service areas, dining room and may operate relevant Food Services equipment. The Cashier position may be asked to assist in other food and nutrition service areas, as needed.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE
  • One year experience operating a cash register in a food service establishment or other equivalent situation. For HM internal employee, six months of work experience at Houston Methodist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • Food Handlers Permit - Various Issuers Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Capable of using basic math
  • Being a team player, cooperating and assisting others
  • Basic calculator knowledge
  • Knowledge to comply with the local Food Ordinances


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
  • Responds positively to requests for assistance from customers, employees and visitors, using clear and professional communication to facilitate problem resolution. Responds to customer satisfaction, both urgent and routine requests, within established guidelines of the department. Escalates customer’s complaints to Supervisor/Manager.
  • Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Changes and updates the menu boards. Maintains stock levels on all snack items in service area, i.e., beverages, chips, candy, etc.
  • Maintains, cleans and organizes service and equipment areas.
  • Contributes towards improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Accurately completes Cashier's end of shift report.
  • Ensures logs are complete for Doctors, Volunteers, meal tickets, and other Charge Tickets according to procedures. May assist with food service, maintaining proper temperatures logs, coolers, etc.
  • Maintains a safe environment, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous material, emergency preparedness, and HIPAA. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding hazards identified in the workplace.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Utilizes resources with cost-effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. Practices cost control through proper use of supplies and equipment
  • Reports/shares financial and/or operational metrics processes as directed by management, i.e. error/cancellation/voids.
  • Accurately processes all cash register transactions. Gives proper change and a legible receipt. Consistently stays within the short/over Cash Handling guidelines and policy.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes, based on the daily huddle, providing opportunities to recommend innovative solutions to management.
  • Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action by participating in in-services programs and continuing education. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.


SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: Yes
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE
  • One year experience operating a cash register in a food service establishment or other equivalent situation. For HM internal employee, six months of work experience at Houston Methodist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • Food Handlers Permit - Various Issuers Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower — a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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