Temporary Concessions Crew Member

Ball State PBS; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Temporary Concession Crew Member to support athletic and special events. The role involves food preparation, serving, cashiering, inventory handling, and maintaining a clean concession stand while delivering a positive fan experience.

Requires 18+ with a high school diploma, ability to read safety policies, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced team environment. This temporary position provides valuable event experience at Ball State University in Muncie, IN.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble supplies and materials.
• Set up service area and serve food as required.
• Set-up, prepare, serve, and maintain proper food, non-alcoholic, and alcoholic beverage sales and handling procedures.
• Hand wash and store pots, pans, and food service equipment and clean equipment, condiment areas, and work area, maintaining sanitation and safety.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of concession stand area.
• Disposing of materials properly.
• Perform cashier duties using computerized machinery and maintain records.

Skills

Cashier experience

Cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register software

Job description

Position Title: Temporary Concessions Crew Member Compensation: $15.92/Hr Department: Recreation Services - Temp Start Date: 09/11/2026

About this opportunity: We are excited to announce the posting of the Temporary Concession Crew Member position. This position will work a variety of athletic and special events throughout the year. Come and be a part of an exciting, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment! Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Description: The following description is intended to indicated the kinds of duties and level of difficulty required of positions with this title and department; it is not intended to limit the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of any employee under their supervision. Employees are expected to perform their daily work duties and responsibilities at the standards set by management. Employees are also expected to understand and apply universal precautions to their daily work duties and responsibilities. Perform a variety of tasks included but not limited to what is required in the preparation and serving of food, cashiering, cleanliness, proper inventory counts, and receiving food and beverage items and maintain a positive customer service and fan experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble supplies and materials
• set up service area and serve food as required
• Set-up, prepare, serve, and maintain proper food, non-alcoholic, and alcoholic beverage sales and handling procedures, and other duties related to the concession stand area operations
• Hand wash and store pots, pans, and food service equipment and clean equipment, condiment areas, and work area, maintaining sanitation and safety
• Scape and wash dishes
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of concession stand area
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of concession stand area
• Disposing of materials properly
• Perform checker/cashier duties using computerized machinery, terminals, calculators, and maintain records which includes, but is not limited to:
• Operated and maintain accurate cash drawer during shift
• Count, wrap, and verify money
• Keep money and reports secure at all times
• Properly and legally serve alcoholic beverages in a safe and effective manner
• Clean equipment and work area, maintaining sanitation and safety
• Greet customers to ensure positive relationships and positive fan experience
• Assist in the accurate record keeping of inventory items for both food and beverage items, cash drawer reconciliations, food temperatures, food expiration timelines within a concession stand
• Set-up, operate, and clean dishwashing machinery and auxiliary equipment; move dishware and equipment to proper locations
• Count and record amounts of food prepared and/or served
• Grill, steam, carve, and prepare food as required
• Receive, count-in, obtain and maintain supplies for storage areas and concession stand operations
• Clean, prepare, store, and deliver fresh produce
• Maintain a professional work environment
• Wait and bus tables as assigned
• Enforce all rules and regulations, including but not limited to proper payment of food and that proper procedures are following employees regarding the payment of food; report all violations immediately to management
• Perform other duties as assigned

The above listed essential functions required varying degrees of independence, judgement, and discretion. All of the above listed tools, activities, functions, requirements and conditions will be used in varying degrees. Note: The duties/responsibilities of this position, and the percentage of time required to perform those duties/responsibilities may vary significantly based on shift assignment and decisions of management. All of the above duties/responsivities are to be performed at the standards set by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures, and communications.
• No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, oven cleaners, or other materials or environmental factors in food services, e.g., steam, dust, etc.
• Must have clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
• Must be able to perform all physical and mental requirements outlined in each job duty/reasonability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in cashiering and using a computerized cash register.
• Experience in fast food, snack bar, dairy bar, or similar commercial establishment.

Requires successful completion of a background check.

We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]