What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ballfield Concessions Attendant position at Oak Lawn Park District?
NOW HIRING:
Ballfield Concessions Attendant
Concession attendants are primarily responsible for the sale of food, general beverage, and alcohol; re-stocking of food and beverage items; taking inventory; preparation of food; cash handling; and cleaning of the equipment and surrounding area. This position has the opportunity to earn tips.
INCENTIVES: Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.
ABOUT US: The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.
*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent Communication and Problem-solving Skills
- Money management skills
- Strong organizational habits
- Customer focus and relationship building
- Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
- Must be able to work a varied schedule as required
- Must be able to use good judgement
- Must have a high awareness of safety
- Must be able to obtain Food Handler Certification; CPR/1st Aid/AED Certification; and BASSET Certification (21 and older only)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Concession Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Opens, closes, or works middle shifts alone or with other staff members
- Prepares fresh and frozen food safely
- Follows proper procedure for service and sales of alcohol
- Rings items into POS system
- Stocks inventory items as needed
- Counts and logs cash drawer at beginning and end of shift
- Accounts for shift through proper cash controls
- Cleans all areas of concession stand
- Able to work safely in a concession environment
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- To react well during emergency situations
- Assist with tasks that are not necessarily in the job description
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- To work longer shifts in conjunction leagues and tournaments
- To be able to stand for long periods of time
- To be able to bend and climb a step stool
- To be able to lift 30 lbs.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- To work in stressful situations
- To work alone on any shift as the occasion arises
- To work a varied schedule as required
- To work with staff and patrons in a relaxed and friendly manner
- To use good judgment in the absence of supervision
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Worker may be exposed to cold, heat, or humid conditions
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS:
- Employee must have the ability to follow and give directions
- Employee must use good judgment to assess order and importance of tasks
- Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform his/her job
- Employee must have ability to make judgments with respect to confidentiality of information and problem solving
- Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of this position
- Must have ability to support and work toward the Mission Statement and Goals and Objectives of the Oak Lawn Park District.
Salary : $15
