Concession Stand Attendant

City of Chaska; Brandondale Chaska Mobile Park (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chaska is seeking a Concessions Stand Attendant to support indoor and outdoor recreation facilities with friendly, customer-focused service. You will prepare food and beverages, rent equipment, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for park visitors.

This flexible, part-time role requires dependable attendance, basic cash handling, and the ability to engage with diverse patrons. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential for success in a lively community setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 15 years.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize tasks.
• Able to multi-task and stay calm in busy settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food in compliance with local health codes.
• Rents recreation equipment and assists park customers.
• Monitors facility usage and assists customers as needed.
• Performs light cleaning and restocking to keep facilities usable and safe.
• Handles cash, checks, and card transactions per city procedures.
• Contributes ideas and collaborates with staff to create a positive work environment.
• Participates in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to multi-task

Active listening

Customer service orientation

Engage with diverse audiences

Tools

Computer/Cash Register

Cleaning supplies

Food prep equipment

Job description

The Concessions Stand Attendant helps create lifelong memories and a healthier community for all to enjoy in Chaska with an emphasis on providing exceptional customer service. This position serves a customer-facing role within the department's recreation indoor and outdoor facilities.

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Hours may be extended or shortened when weather dictates.

Customer Service

• Prepares and serves food products and refreshments in a manner that meets all local and state health code requirements, rules, and guidelines.

Facilities and Operations

• Rents recreation equipment (paddleboards/boats, ice skates)
• Monitors Park/facility usage and assists customers as needed.
• Performs light cleaning and maintenance as needed to ensure facilities are usable, clean, and safe. Removes trash and restocks supplies as needed.
• Performs closing and opening duties as needed including completing necessary reports.

Finance and Budgeting

• Handles cash, check, and/or credit card transactions in accordance with the City’s accounting procedures.

Miscellaneous

• Contributes ideas and collaborates with staff across the Parks and Recreation department to create a positive and energetic work environment.
• Participates in staff meetings and training.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of age

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently and to prioritize work tasks
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage and provide service to patrons of all ages.
• Ability to engage in active listening and seek clarification
• Dedicated to patron safety and mission of the City of Chaska.

• Represent the City of Chaska in a professional and positive manner at all times.

• Computer/Cash Register
• Cleaning supplies (mops, push brooms, trash containers)
• Standard concession stands food preparation equipment (ovens, microwaves, freezers/coolers)

Mental Effort

• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices
• Attentiveness and responsiveness to all customers

• Multi-tasking with interruptions
• Communicate with the public (in-person)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, Bending, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and/or outdoor environment
• Possible outdoor work leading to exposure to all weather conditions (May-September)
• Exposure to conditions that include loud noise and physical activity
• Exposure to environmentally safe cleaning chemicals