Part Time Concession Worker - THF

City of Denison; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Denison is seeking a Concession Attendant to support parks, recreational activities and special events. You will prepare concessions, take orders, handle payments and provide friendly, pleasant service to patrons.

The role requires maintaining sanitation and safety, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment. You must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings, lift up to 50 pounds when needed, and follow all policies. Prior food service or cash-handling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing a high school diploma/GED.
• Must be able to obtain a food handling and safety permit.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time to prepare concession before event and opens on schedule.
• Provides friendly, pleasant service to patrons.
• Accurately inventories supply at open and close.
• Takes orders and provides concessions upon request.
• Handles food and drink in a sanitary fashion per Health Code.
• Processes payments and tends change; ensures cash is accounted for.
• Follows sanitation and safety guidelines; cleans and maintains equipment.
• Stocks supplies and informs supervisor of needs.
• Works special events and records time worked.
• Performs duties safely and per employee handbook.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Weekend/evening availability

Follow directions

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handling permit

Job description

Description

Performs concession and tournament work related to parks, recreational activities and special events.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Arrives at scheduled time to prepare concession to be open on or before event begins.
• Provides friendly, pleasant service to patrons.
• Accurately inventories supply at open and close.
• Takes orders and provides concessions upon request.
• Handles food and drink in a sanitary fashion in compliance with Health Code.
• Accurately processes payments and tenders change as needed. Ensures that all cash/payments are well-accounted for and stored properly.
• Follows all sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Prepares food as needed and directed.
• Calls out complete orders to other staff and/or to customers.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment and facility throughout shift.
• Stocks additional supplies as needed.
• Informs supervisor of needed supplies.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and in compliance with policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee handbook.
• Restocks, cleans equipment, sanitizes concession area, removes trash, sweeps at the end of shift.
• Works special events as needed.
• Accurately records time worked.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Knowledge and skill in basic cash handling processes.
• Knowledge of food service
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Ability to understand & follow simple oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to turn knobs, cook and prepare foods, operate a fryer and grill.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have or be pursuing a high school diploma/GED
• Must be able to obtain a food handling and safety permit.

Physical & Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.

• Frequent amounts of walking and standing
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects ranging from 1-25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or carry objects ranging from 25-50 pounds
• Occasionally required to squat, kneel and crawl as job requires
• Frequently required to bend, climb, reach above head or below shoulder level
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and inclement weather when required
• Must be prepared to engage with park patrons to establish a positive experience at City Parks.
• Always in proper, presentable, approved park attire

The City of Denison is proud to offer an array of benefits and wellness opportunities for employees.