Concessions Attendant

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

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Concession Attendant to handle the setup, operation, and closing of the concession stand at the St. Joseph REC Center. You will prepare food and beverages, serve customers, and maintain the concession area during events.

This role requires flexible hours, strong cash-handling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high customer volume.

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 handling and operating a cash register.
• Ability to handle a high volume of transactions accurately.
• Some experience in food handling and preparation is helpful.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 10 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and close the concession stand at the St. Joseph REC Center.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks; fill customer orders.
• Assist in restocking and maintaining the concession area and surrounding spaces.
• Operate cash register and provide accurate change for sales.
• Assist in set-up and clean-up of concession areas as needed.
• Enforce center rules and policies with patrons.

Skills

Cash handling

Cash register operations

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

POSITION 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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