Concessions Attendant

City-of-St.-Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a REC Concession Attendant to manage the concession stand at the St. Joseph REC Center.

You will be responsible for food and drink preparation, serving customers, handling cash, and keeping the area clean and stocked. This role requires flexibility to work late evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. The successful candidate will have basic food handling experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.
• Experience with cash handling and serving in busy environments.
• Ability to work irregular hours including late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 10–50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and close the concession stand.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Fill orders and handle payments at the cash register with accuracy.
• Restock concession stands as directed by supervisor.
• Enforce rules and maintain cleanliness in the concession area.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Food preparation

Cash register operations

Effective communication

Lifting 10-50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Cash register

Calculator

Food prep equipment

Job description

POSITITION TITLE: REC Concession Attendant

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities

DIVISION: St. Joseph REC Center

SALARY: $15.00 Hr.

CLOSING: Until filled

Job Summary/Scope

Responsible for performing duties associated with setting up, operating, and closing the concession stand at the St. Joseph REC Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for food and drink preparation and serving.
• Receives and fills food and beverage orders.
• Assists in set-up and clean-up of concession stand and the surrounding vicinity, to include but not limited to, inside the concession stand, and immediate open areas around the concession.
• Operates cash register and is responsible for accurately handling cash received and providing change for products sold.
• Assists in restocking concession stands when assigned by Supervisor.
• Assists in enforcing rules and policies of the St. Joseph REC Center.

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 as appropriate to 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.
• 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 a high volume of transactions occurs in a relatively short period of time.
• Some experience in food handling and preparation, and in operating a cash register, is helpful.
• Ability to lift objects weighing between 10 and 50 pounds.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Uses a variety of equipment, including but not limited to a cash register, a calculator, and food preparation equipment such as a coffee maker, a blender, and microwaves. Uses a variety of equipment for light cleaning purposes such as mops, brooms, and other general cleaning supplies.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Requires physical activity such as standing, lifting, and other activities normally required in the performance of concession operations. Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing 10 to 50 pounds. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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