Counterworker

Overview

Position Title
:
Counter worker
Position Number
: 0303000
Posting date
: 01/19/2026
Closing date
:
Open Until Filled
Employment Category
:
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week
: 40
Location of Position
:
Hanover, NH 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
No
Is this a grant funded position?:
No

Position Purpose
:
To perform a variety of food preparation and serving tasks in busy, popular cafe.

Schedule
:
This posting has 2 open schedules. Schedule 1:
Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm;
Saturday/Sunday off. Schedule 2:
Monday–Friday 11:00am–7:30pm;
Saturday/Sunday off.

• Food Service
  :
  Replenishes beverages, portioned items, hot food, salad and sandwich bars, bulk ingredients (cooking supplies) and baked goods. Serves any or all food items in a prompt, courteous manner, following correct sanitary guidelines and portion control measures. Prepares a limited number of food items such as vegetables, fruit salads, pre-made sandwiches and omelets.
• Cashier
  :
  Operates cash register to itemize and total customer’s purchases. Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items. Scans item 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 work 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.

Education and Years of Experience
:
High School or equivalency

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
:

• 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

Department Contact Phone Number
:

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
:
Collis Cafe / Kristopher Piquette

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Employment 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.

Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

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Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm;
Saturday/Sunday off

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