Event Worker

Join the crew at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center in the position of Event Worker. The Event Worker will assist in the preparation, service, and clean up of special events and liquor and concessions sales. Qualified candidates will have experience handling money and dealing with the public, and must be at least 18 years of age. Experience with alcohol sales and bar service is a plus.

Hours of work are anticipated to be 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. evenings and weekends.

Starting pay is $16.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOQ.

Must complete online application for consideration. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance with the application process call View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask for HR.

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Event Worker Position Description

Department: Business Services/Multi-purpose Facility

Immediate Supervisor: Concessions Supervisor

Pay Grade: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Last Updated: (date)
9/2024

Positions Supervised:
N/A

Position Summary

The Event Worker prepares and sells concession items, prepares and serves catering items, handles money and makes change, and keeps the area clean and tidy. Responsible for the legal selling and serving of alcoholic beverages.

Essential Functions

1. Works at catered events.
   
   1. Assists in the preparation, set up, and clean up of food and food service area.
   2. Serves food to event attendees and ensures food supplies remain stocked.
2. Responsible for legal liquor sales and service.
   
   1. Ensures all patrons are of legal drinking age.
   2. Prepares beverage booth for liquor sales.
   3. Maintains cleanliness, organization, and security of work area.
3. Provides customer service and maintenance and security of concession area and equipment.
   
   1. Prepares and serves food to customers in a polite and professional manner.
   2. Performs routine cleaning of equipment.
   3. Notifies Concessions Supervisor of any repairs and/or maintenance requiring attention from a service contractor.
   4. Monitors and maintains security of the concession area when working.
4. Performs financial activities.
   
   1. Rings up sales, receipts payments, gives change, etc.
   2. Maintains change/refund fund in accordance with jurisdiction.
   3. Coordinates the receipt and money.
5. May be assigned as the lead worker in the absence of the Concessions Supervisor.
   
   1. Oversees staff to ensure they are preparing items in a proper manner.
   2. Ensures food is prepared and ready for sale with limited wait time while also limiting excess food items at the end of the day.
6. Performs other essential job duties.
   
   1. Regular and timely work attendance.
   2. Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.
   3. Follows all policies, procedures and practices related to alcohol service, food handling/sanitation guidelines, and general safety.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups.
• Ability to deny service when necessary.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and assume responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to operate a cash register, accurately count and record cash received.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image of the City to the public.
• Ability to follow all City policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience handling money.
• Experience dealing with the public.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with alcohol sales.

Physical Requirements

• On a continuous basis, must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• On a frequent basis, must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel and to perform custodial duties.
• On an occasional frequent basis must be able to lift 20 pounds from floor to waist and have the ability to carry it over 25 feet.
• On an occasional basis must be able to lift 10 pounds over head.
• On occasional basis, must be able to climb a step ladder.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time. This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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