Counterworker
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cashier, Server/Wait Staff, Catering
Position Purpose
To perform a variety of food preparation and serving tasks in a busy, popular cafe.
Required QualificationsHigh School or equivalency.
- Six months of relevant experience in food service operations.
- Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to apply customer relations procedures and policies.
- Good attention to detail; neat appearance.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Familiarity with sanitary procedures relating to food preparation.
- Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May work varied shifts and overtime.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Campus Services HR, . Contact name:
Collis Cafe / Kristopher Piquette.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background CheckEmployment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
SpecialInstructions
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-policy
Additional InstructionsSchedule:
Monday‑Friday, 7am‑3:30pm;
Saturday/Sunday off.
Note:
Employee may be assigned to primary duty of cashier or food service counter worker.
- Service
- Replenishes beverages, portioned items, hot food, salad and sandwich bars, bulk ingredients (cooking supplies), and baked goods.
- Prepares a limited number of food items such as vegetables, fruit salads, pre‑made sandwiches and omelets. > /ul>
Cashier - Operates cash register to itemize and total customer’s purchases.
- Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items.
- Scans items to record price and totals purchases on cash register.
- Collects cash, check, or student multiple charge system payment from customer and makes change for cash transactions.
- Maintains awareness to potential shoplifting and practices prevention techniques.
- Counts money in cash drawer and starts up and closes out the register at beginning and end of shift.
- Identifies items not accepted by the scanner.
- Maintenance
- Washes dishes both by-hand and using a commercial dishwasher.
- Sweeps and mops cafe serving area and empties trash as needed.
- Cleans table‑tops in the cafe proper.
- Culture and Employee Belonging
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB‑related initiatives within the division and College.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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