Concessions Operator
Employer: City of Gainesville, GA
Salary: $11.00 Hourly
Location: 1545 Community Way NE, Gainesville, GA
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Frances Meadows
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary: Concessionaires are responsible for all aspects of concessions operations to include cleaning, food preparation, handling financial transactions, selling soft drinks, chips, candy and other food items to park patrons. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the concession area and assisting patrons as needed. Effective concessionaires must be able to move quickly and efficiently within the concession stand, adhere to food safety guidelines, operate food equipment safely and accurately, and follow verbal and written instructions. Positive customer and staff relations are essential.
Job Duties: Greet and serve customers at the concessions counter in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner. Assure customer satisfaction by providing quality food and drink in a timely manner. Process customer orders and transactions quickly and accurately using Square system. Set up and close out concession counter: operating food warmer, coffee percolator, snow cone machine, nacho cheese warmer, gas grill, fryers, etc. including clean-up of this equipment. Have all items ready for sale at prescribed opening time. Maintain prep and serving counters, keeping free of unnecessary items and sanitizing regularly. Maintain concession area in a clean, sanitary, neat and orderly fashion. Inventory and stock concessions/supplies as needed, reporting any needs to Concession Manager. Report to supervisor immediately any incident, accident or unsafe conditions. Instruct/supervise other staff members assisting in concessions operations as needed. Maintain personal hygiene, neat personal appearance, and wear appropriate staff ID/uniform. Other duties as assigned by supervisory staff to facilitate the safe, sanitary, effective operation of the assigned facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: No experience necessary
Licenses and Certifications: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Friendly and courteous
  • Manual dexterity
  • Reliable & Punctual
  • Able to handle multiple demands in fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Access to mobile phone and ability to navigate apps for scheduling, payroll, and communication
  • Able to lift boxes and equipment up to 25 lbs
  • Ability to work with staff, volunteers, and public
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Supplemental Information
  • This job announcement should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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Gainesville, GA

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