Concessions Attendant

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph in Missouri is seeking a REC Concession Attendant to manage the concession stand at the St. Joseph REC Center. You will setup, operate, and close the stand, prepare and serve food and beverages, and handle orders and payments with accuracy.

Attention to cash handling, customer service, and reliable, flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) is essential; some prior food-handling experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work irregular hours including late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of cash register operations and making correct change.
• Ability to deal with a high volume of transactions in a short time.
• Some experience in food handling and operating a cash register is helpful.
• Ability to lift objects weighing between 10 and 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up, operating, and closing the concession stand at the St. Joseph REC Center.
• Food and drink preparation and serving.
• Receives and fills food and beverage orders.
• Operates cash register and provides correct change.
• Assists in restocking concession stands and enforcing center rules.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Cash register

Food handling equipment

Job description

POSITTION 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.