Seasonal Concession Attendant

Summary

The primary function of an employee in this position is to work at City concession stands located at athletic fields and the City's Aquatic Center.

Essential Functions

• Assists park and/or Aquatic Center patrons with food and beverage needs
• Cash handling of concession funds
• Maintain concession and restroom inventory
• Maintain concession stands, equipment and restroom facility sanitation
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activities, conditions and faulty equipment
• Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Loss Control Handbook
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Must have a valid Missouri Driver's License or ability to obtain upon employment
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must obtain certification as a food handler through the Jackson County Health Department immediately upon employment

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• One (1) or more years concession or food service experience
• Concession or food service supervisory experience
• A certified food handler through the Jackson County Health Department

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

Knowledge of:

• Food preparation and service
• Cash handling and reporting practices

      Ability to:

• Count money
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, squeegees, hand vacuums, dust pans, and dusters
• Communicate effectively with other employees
• Work a non-traditional and flexible work schedule

      Skills in:

• Communication
• Cash management
• Food preparation
• Facility and equipment sanitation

Supervision Received

• The work is performed under the supervision of the Concessions Manager

Supervision Exercised

• None

Work Environment

• The primary duties of this position are performed in an indoor-outdoor public building environment and include use of electrically powered equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds for varying distances, maneuver powered equipment
• Stand for periods of time as directed through the schedule, and to adapt to and move between work stations and job tasks on a single shift
• Sufficient body flexibility and balance to perform cleaning operations which require repeated bending and stooping motions
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Sufficient clarity of hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern and dispense verbal instructions and interact with the general public
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written material and instructions and discern, supervise, and react to physical activities
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate job related equipment
• Sufficient body flexibility, agility, and stamina to supervise recreational and sports activities and facilities.