Snack Food Merchandiser Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

Job Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting for a full-time Food Service Worker 2 for the Green Canteen Snack Bar located at the William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center. * This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The Snack Bar Attendant is responsible for providing excellent customer service while supporting the daily operations of the campus snack bar. Duties include operating the point-of-sale system, accurately handling cash and credit transactions, preparing and serving food and beverages, stocking inventory, opening and closing the facility, transporting supplies between the Dandini and Edison campuses, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, receiving and organizing deliveries, and assisting with inventory, merchandising, special events, and other operational tasks as needed. This position requires strong customer service, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming experience for customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and processing purchases using the point-of-sale (POS) system.

• Accurately handle cash, credit card, and other payment transactions while balancing the cash drawer at the end of each shift.

• Prepare, serve, and present food and beverage items in a clean, safe, and attractive manner.

• Monitor inventory levels and restock displays, coolers, and service areas to ensure product availability.

• Open and close the snack bar following established procedures, including preparing equipment, stocking supplies, securing cash, completing required documentation, and ensuring the facility is ready for operation or properly secured at closing.

• Transport food, beverages, supplies, and merchandise between the Dandini Campus and Edison location using approved procedures.

• Receive, inspect, organize, and store deliveries while maintaining proper food handling and inventory practices.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the snack bar, food preparation areas, storage rooms, equipment, customer seating areas, and workspaces.

• Wash dishes, utensils, and food preparation equipment, and properly dispose of trash, recyclables, and other waste.

• Assist with inventory counts, merchandising, special events, and other operational support activities as assigned.

• Perform other related duties as needed to support snack bar operations.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information:Executive Order 2026-002

Essential Qualifications

• This position requires two (2) years of experience in quantity food preparation and service;OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

A valid Class "C" Nevada driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, retail, or customer service.

• Experience operating a cash register or POS system.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. While on call on the rotation schedule, the emergencies can extend the working day for longer shifts/extended hours.

Compensation Grade

Grade 22 (Step 01, $18.88/hr)

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01A.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates.

Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Perks of Working at TMCC

• Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance

• 19.25% retirement match in PERS

• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave -Classified Benefits

• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.

• ComPsychsupports employees through life's difficult moments.

• Freeparking on all TMCC campus locations.

• No State income tax.

• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety ofdiscounts and employee purchase programs.

• Classified Grant-in-Aid: TMCC encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education Institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.

• Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program: The College offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 53%). The Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program may be used for undergraduate courses through TMCC.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV - (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References - (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts - (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration - (optional) - To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.  Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.  

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.