Concessions Cook

Ready to bring the heat this summer?

Join the team that keeps the fun (and the fries) flowing! The City of Missoula is hiring Concessions Cooks at two of our most vibrant community spotsSplash Montana and Fort Missoula Regional Park. If youve got a knack for multitasking, a passion for great food, and love working in a fast-paced, upbeat environment, wed love to have you on our crew. This is your chance to build skills, serve up smiles, and be part of a team that makes summer unforgettable.

Youll be prepping and cooking delicious snacks, keeping things safe and clean behind the scenes, and delivering top-tier customer service to hungry park-goers. Whether youre a seasoned kitchen pro or looking to get your start in food service, this is a great opportunity to work hard, have fun, and make a difference in your community. Flexible scheduling, great teammates, and a lively work environmentwhat more could you want?

Apply today and lets get cookin!

Applicant Screening and Interviews will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application. Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.

CONCESSIONS COOK

• Execute daily food preparation tasks, including morning prep, restocking items, setting up and closure of line items and steam tables.
• Operate various kitchen appliances and handheld equipment, such as: ovens, slicers, and fryers.
• Perform point-of-sale transactions by accepting payment for all food items, while providing in-person customer service to patrons to ensure a positive and welcoming experience.
• Prepare and handle food in accordance with health and safety standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of each food item.
• Maintain food temperatures, freshness, and proper storage to ensure customers have a safe and enjoyable eating experience.
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of all concession areas, including outside seating and party areas, by following all SERV Safe Sanitation Guidelines.
• Complete and deliver accurate food orders to patrons.
• Other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

• Knowledge of basic point-of-sale and cash handling practices and procedures, with the ability to learn job specific applications and equipment.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation requirements.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of food management, including product specification, recipe nuances, inventory management, equipment maintenance, menus, staff management, training, etc.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in multitasking in a fast-paced environment, while providing effective customer service.
• Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to adapt to challenges quickly and efficiently with minimum supervision, while meeting needs associated in a non-traditional restaurant setting.
• Ability to participate in a customer focused and team-oriented environment, contributing as lead and collaborator, when necessary.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.
• Work environment may involve occasional exposure to occupational hazards, biohazards, and physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Duties may require driving City vehicles to transport youth of all ages to various recreational sites and facilities.
• Positions require schedule flexibility to accommodate opening, closing, and/or weekend shifts.

ALL POSITIONS

• Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the positions.
• ServSafe certification, preferred.

CONCESSIONS COOK

• Any combination of training and experience with concessions or food preparation.