The Cook/Cashier Lead is responsible for the general first-line oversight of Panther Grocery and employees that support that operational area. Leads and participates in cooking, cashiering, ordering and maintaing the grocery store inventory. Ensures established guidelines and procedures are followed by subordinates. Takes responsibility for work performed by assigned staff. Directly and actively participates in the production of a superior guest experience. Conducts business with high ethical standards. Uses discretion with business and personnel information.

Responsiblities Include:

• Serves customers food that has been cooked to order

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food using standardized recipes in a timely and efficient manner that minimizes waste and insures quality and customer satisfaction

• Sets up, breaks down and cleans assigned cooking station

• Operates cash register and follows Dining Services’ published cash handling policies and procedures as described in the Cashiers Training Manual

• With the direction of senior management this position has hands on operational and shift management responsibilities as a team leader for the successful execution of the assigned dining unit's plan of action. Responsible for adherence to established quality standards, deadlines, and procedures

• Working knowledge of industry standards and procedures.  Oversees staff performance and directly participates in expediting proper customer service, safe food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures

• Provides all employees with guidance and training in performance their required tasks. Corrects course of action as necessary and provides job performance feedback

• Assists with the maintenance of records for customer counts, revenues and labor costs, food production, employee time and attendance and orders inventory as necessary or assigned

• Works within a team concept with other members of the Dining Department and encourages coordination/cooperation between campus dining units to insure a high level of continuity and productivity

• Participates in professional workshops, attends appropriate campus meetings and training sessions. Assumes other projects or assignments as determined by the Dining Manager

• Performs other duties within Dining or the University as assigned

Requirements Include:

• High School Diploma or GED prefered.  Extensive experience may substitute for education

• Initial required courses-Active Shooter Response, Computer Security,Discrimination Free Workplace, Violence in the Workplace

• Annual required courses-Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, Emergency and Fire Preparedness, Hazard Communication, Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety, Sexual Harassment for Employees, Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Customer Service, Short Order/Fast Food cooking, general commercial or institutional food preparation

• Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant work experience required

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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