Cashier - Park Board

Requisition ID: 38338 

Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

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Main Purpose and Function
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has Auxiliary seasonal opportunities for employment as a Cashier at the three Golf Clubhouses at Vancouver Parks Golf. The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of days and shifts including evenings and weekends. The Cashiers’ main responsibility will be for the delivery of exceptional customer service to our golf patrons through Food & Beverage service. Cashiers at the Clubhouses will be responsible for providing food and beverage cashiering services including delivering and clearing meals, cashiering transactions and general restaurant cleaning and maintenance. Cashiers may also perform golf cart attendant duties such as delivering food and beverage cart service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Cashiering duties include customer service, payment processing (including credit cards) and making change, and ensuring accurate cash handling procedures are followed. The Clubhouse Cashier will take and communicate orders to the kitchen, deliver food and beverage orders to customers, and maintain front of house cleanliness by clearing dishes, cleaning counters, and arranging and cleaning tables. They also will assist in setting up, facilitate, and tearing down Special Events and confirms that strict adherence to provincial rules around the service of alcohol within the licensed area of the clubhouse is being followed. The Cashier - Park Board will also assist the Head Cashier with various tasks.

This regular part time position will be 18 hours per week following a Thursday through Sunday schedule. Hours and days of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 11, preferably supplemented by some cashier experience
• Experience in serving food and beverages and working in an outdoor environment is preferred
• Experience working in a similar unionized Food and Beverage team environment is an asset
• Food Safe Certification is required for Clubhouse position
• Serving it Right Certification is an asset
• Valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to process daily credit card payments and receive cash payments making change accurately and promptly
• Previous experience with large function/event coordination and execution is considered an asset
• Some knowledge of cashiering and retail sales methods and practices
• Some knowledge of basic food preparation and serving duties and of health standards and regulations
• Knowledge or previous experience in a horticultural or Golf Course Environment preferred
• Previous hospitality experience including customer service, POS experience, stocking, and inventory an asset
• Ability to receive payments and make change accurately and promptly
• Ability to use computer software applications related to cashiering, program registration and memberships
• Ability to perform applicable food service and preparation and/or retail sales tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to maintain minor clerical records
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for inventory management and other types of data analysis
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20kg an asset

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Regular Part Time Benefits

Position Start Date: June, 2023 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-011: $22.98 to $26.87 per hour

Application Close: May 28, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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