Food Service Operator Seasonal - Concessions

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Milwaukee County as a Food Service Operator to enhance the guest experience at the parks. This seasonal position involves managing food and beverage services, overseeing staff, and ensuring high-quality service. We're looking for passionate individuals who thrive in team settings and enjoy working outdoors.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Opportunity to explore Milwaukee County Parks

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in food service or cash handling.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in food service.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day concessions operations for a designated unit.
• Oversee cash handling and revenue collection processes.
• Recruit, train, and manage seasonal staff.

Skills

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Food Service Operator Seasonal - Concessions

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Food Service Operator – Seasonal

Hourly Range: $17.98 - $20.19 per hour

Come and join the Milwaukee County Parks Food & Beverage team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County Parks! As a Park Worker for the Food & Beverage team, you will be a part of a family you can connect with, grow with, and have fun with!

Flexible Schedules

Opportunity to explore Milwaukee County Parks

Do You Have What it Takes?

Do people notice your positive attitude, your work ethic, and excellent communication skills? Do you have the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced and team-focused environment? A successful candidate will be passionate about food & beverage service and bring their enthusiasm with them to work each and every day!

Summary –

Provide day-to-day concessions of a designated unit; responsible for equipment and facility maintenance; oversee cash handling and revenue collection process; ensure consistent and quality delivery of goods and services and to maximize revenue opportunities; preserve and enhance department assets.

Responsibilities –

• Personnel managemen t - Recommend hiring of concessions seasonal staff and provide guidance and direction for job assignments; assist with performance appraisals, training, and workforce development opportunities.
• Operations management - Oversee the day-to-day operations to include quality food and beverage preparation, menu planning and pricing. Monthly inventory and cost control measures.
• Cash handling - Completing daily cash reports, overseeing proper cash handling procedures, and petty cash management including completion of daily logs and reports.
• Administrative - Completing schedule, new hire paperwork, daily reports, inventory, ordering product for service, coding invoices.

Minimum Requirements –

• Current resident of WI
• 16 years of age or older during application.
• At least One (1) years of experience in Food service or cash handling, greeting customers, etc.
• At least One (1) years of supervisory experience in Food service, leading a team, training
• Ability to push/pull/carry/lift 20 lbs.
  
  

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance withSection 11, Rule3 of theCivil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Job Family 6 - Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation