Concessions Game Day Staff - Mississippi State University

Concessions Game Day Staff - Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University - Mississippi State, MS 39762

Overview

Salary Range $12.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage None Category Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more. We are seeking Concessions Workers for Mississippi State University (MSU) located in Starkville, MS to assist with various concessions operations at Davis Wade Stadium (Football), Dudy Noble Field (Baseball), Humphrey Coliseum (Basketball), and other sporting/pop events throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be available for games, has experience in food service, and enjoys a position always on the move. Mississippi State University is a large campus in the heart of Mississippi where the Bulldogs reign supreme. Football games bring in 65,000 adoring fans while baseball games bring in 16,000 fans to cheer on their College World Series Champs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to work with new team members week-to-week to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Greet and service guests at the register, taking orders, and accepting payment (debit card, credit card)
• Ability to perform multiple roles of a concession stand such as cashier, runner, plating food, cleaning, counting inventory, restocking, and customer service.
• Prepare food while following standard health and safety procedures.
• Willing to receive formal or on-the-job training and coaching to improve.
• Check identification for age-restricted items, such as alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish food at serving stations as needed.
• Scrub and polish counters, tables, and other equipment
• Clean dishes and fountain equipment
• Inventory control: Assess inventory and assist in preparing product orders as necessary.
• Stock and restock items as necessary.
• Ensure all sanitation procedures are followed relating to all local licensing regulations.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to follow directions.
• Must be a phenomenal team player.
• Must have impeccable integrity for the business, the community, and the Proof of the Pudding Team.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
• 1+ Year of customer service preferred.

Specialized Qualifications:

• Attention to detail to ensure all ordered items are correct and following company policies, including health guidelines.
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to provide excellent service to our customers.
• Punctual and consistent work ethic.
• Effective communication skills with both team members and guests.
• Availability to work all games.

Work Environment

The work environment for this position will be event operations and working out of the Football Stadium or similar venues. This position will often move throughout campus/stadium grounds on different terrains and may work with kitchen equipment including food warmers, heat lamps, coolers, and more.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of moving through an event space, and traveling throughout the stadium
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Must be able to lift up-to 40 pounds at times.

Company Core Value And Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: "see it, own it, solve it."
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company's culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting rate is $12/hour + any tips received.
• Free daily meals per shift.
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member's roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.
• A flexible work schedule, excluding home football game days,

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.