Concession Runner | Seasonal Part-Time | Orange County Fairgrounds

Oak View Group; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the event industry is seeking a Concessions Runner for a seasonal role. The position involves delivering food and beverage, maintaining inventory, and ensuring cleanliness at various stands. Ideal candidates will possess a valid food handling certificate, demonstrate teamwork, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. This role offers an hourly wage of $17.50 to $18.50 and requires availability for events from July 2 to August 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to stand and walk extensively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock all stands, bars, and portable locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on concession equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness of all concession stands.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Valid food handling certificate

Alcohol service permit (if required)

Job description

Overview

The Concessions Runner is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of food, beverage and paper stock throughout the venue. The Runner is expected to complete other tasks related to the maintenance of the warehouse and stands.

The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.50 to $18.50.

This is a seasonal role from July 2, 2025 and will end on August 18, 2025.

This position will remain open until August 15, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up and stocking all stands, bars and portable locations. Attention to detail including company standards of inventory control, sanitation, presentation and quality is required at all times.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance on concession equipment as requested and able.
• Ensure the cleanliness of all concession stands by removing all trash and recyclables.
• Responsible for rotating food products during the stocking process to ensure the freshest products are being served to guests.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the warehouse and stands.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Runners will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time; move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps), ensure they have what they need to do their work (read and visually verify information in a variety of formats, including small print; visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines), and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping)
• While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to: Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
• Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking. Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.