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Executive Assistant Sr. Temporary

Cleveland, OH

$42/hr

This is a temporary position running from Aug- Feb. 2027 and can sit out of any of our RSM office locations. The executive assistant senior will provide skilled and efficient support to select RSM ...

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Fall Semester Temporary Sales Assistant

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

$17/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:Fall Semester Temporary Sales AssistantDepartment:Student Life | Dining Services

Job Description

The Sales Assistant supports the dining operation serving students, staff and guests of The Ohio State University; greets and serves
customers; operates coffee equipment, makes gourmet coffee and specialty drinks; prepares and handles food and beverage orders; collects payment by cash, credit or Buck ID, prepares sales reports; takes daily inventory; stocks shelves, freezers, and coolers; maintains a clean and sanitary service and work area; position makes decisions based on established policies and procedures under the direction of the supervisor. This is a temporary staff position that is not to exceed 12 months.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED; ability to communicate effectively; successful completion of a background check.

Desired: 0-2 years of front-line customer service experience; 1 year of experience taking and filling food orders; 1 year of experience brewing premium coffees and making espresso-based drinks; 1 year of cash handling experience; 1 year of experience in taking inventories; 1 year of
experience in placing orders or requisitioning supplies.

Additional Information:

Additional Job Description
The Ohio State University's Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential
students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.00.


Student Life Mission
The Office of Student Life fosters students' development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:Kennedy Commons (0105)Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:25Shift:Varying Shifts

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