Bode Recreation Attendant

Notify Me; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated seasonal staff for their concession operations at various recreational facilities. This role involves food and beverage preparation, cash handling, and ensuring a pleasant experience for patrons. Candidates should be adaptable, ready to work in various weather conditions, and possess strong customer service skills. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about providing excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values professionalism and community engagement while contributing to enjoyable recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of cash register operations and food handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food and drink preparation and serving at various facilities.
• Assists in the set-up and clean-up of concession stands and surrounding areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Food handling

Cash register operations

Ability to work irregular hours

Lifting objects (10-50 pounds)

Knowledge of sports (basketball, softball, hockey)

Ability to skate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Food preparation equipment

Cleaning supplies

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities

DIVISION: Bode Ice Arena

SALARY: $12.00 -13.00 hourly

TYPE: Seasonal

Job Summary/Scope
Responsible for performing duties associated with setting up, operating and closing of concession stand and restrooms at Heritage Softball Complex, Bode Sports Complex, Hyde Park, Swimming Pools, Aquatic Center and various ballfields. As well as performing duties associated with Indoor Ice Arena. Seasonal employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for food and drink preparation and serving.
• Assists in set-up and clean-up of concession stand and the surrounding vicinity, to include but not limited to, inside the concession stand, restrooms and immediate open areas around concession.
• Operates cash register, receives and fills food and beverage orders.
• Responsible for handling cash received and change for products sold.
• Serves alcoholic beverages at concessions where alcohol is served (employee must be of age to do so).
• Responsible for verifying customer's age to confirm legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Assists in re-stocking concessions stands when assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs duty as gatekeeper for the collection of admission fees to Complex's when needed.
• Acts as skate guards, ticket booth and skate rental attendants in the Ice Arena.
• Assists in enforcing rules and policies of Bode Sports Complex, Heritage Park Softball Complex, swimming pools, Aquatic Park and various ballfields.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be available to work irregular hours and at various intervals, including late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• When hired must be prepared to work odd hours and in extreme weather.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of cash register operations and ability to accept money and disburse correct change to customers.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers where high volume of transactions occur in a relatively short period of time.
• Some experience in food handling and preparation, operation of cash register and handling of alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to or ability to learn how to ice and in-line skate.
• Must have basic knowledge of basketball, softball and ice & roller hockey.
• Ability to lift objects weighing between 10 to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to handle alcoholic beverages.

Material and Equipment Directly Used
Uses a variety of equipment included, but not limited to, cash register, calculator and food preparation equipment such as coffee maker, grills, fryers and microwaves. Uses a variety of equipment for light cleaning purposes such as mops, brooms and other general cleaning supplies. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed in a sheltered concession building under a range of extreme weather conditions such as cold, heat, wind and rain. Requires physical activity such as standing, lifting and other activities normally required in the performance of gatekeeping and concession operations. Frequently lifts and carry objects weighting 10 to 50 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. In concessions serving alcoholic beverages it is preferred for employees to be 21 years of age.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.