Concessions Server

CSU, Chico Research Foundation; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is hiring for a part-time, non-benefitted, hourly, non-exempt role in the University Public Engagement department. The position requires greeting customers, taking orders, handling POS transactions, and maintaining concession-area cleanliness.

Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary. Applicants should have prior experience in food service or hospitality, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely walk up and down stairs.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have basic math skills to process transactions and provide correct change.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.
• Take food and beverage orders efficiently and accurately.
• Operate Clover POS systems and process cash and credit card transactions.
• Serve food and beverages in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the concession stand and storage areas.
• Restock food and beverages to minimize shortages and ensure supplies.
• Comply with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and venue staff for smooth event operations.
• Address customer questions and concerns promptly and professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Math skills

Teamwork

Job description

Office Hours
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Mailing Address
Chico State Enterprises
25 Main Street, Suite 203
Chico, CA 95928-5388

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $16.90 - $19.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT: University Public Engagement (UPE)

RECRUITMENT ID: 467

RESIDENCY : Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Greet customers in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.
• Take food and beverage orders efficiently and accurately.
• Operate Clover point-of-sale (POS) systems and process cash and credit card transactions.
• Serve food and beverages in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the concession stand and storage areas.
• Restock food and beverages as needed to minimize inventory shortages and maintain adequate supplies.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Work collaboratively with all team members, including venue staff, to ensure smooth and efficient event operations.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and issues promptly and professionally.
• Follow sustainability practices, including recycling and composting, when available.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have strong basic math skills, with the ability to accurately process transactions and provide customers with accurate change.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely walk up and down stairs.

BENEFITS:

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) isrequiredfor employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, submit the following documents by August 28, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or [e-mail] prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to workin the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.