Counterworker

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date: 01/19/2026

Closing date: Open Until Filled (Yes)

Position Number: 0303000

Position Title: Counterworker

Hiring Range Minimum: $23.00

Hiring Range Maximum: $23.00

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: this posting has 2 open schedules:
Schedule1: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off.
Schedule 2: Monday-Friday 11am-7:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off.

Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

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

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Six months of relevant experience in food service operations.
• Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Key Accountabilities

Note: Employee may be assigned to primary duty of cashier or food service counterworker.

Food Service (40%):

• 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 (30%):

• 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 (20%):

• 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 (10%):

• 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

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Collis Cafe / Kristopher Piquette

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84377