Cashier​/Concession Worker; Seasonal

Overview

Sioux City Parks and Recreation department is seeking (24) twenty-four enthusiastic individuals to work as Cashier/Concession Workers. Employees in this position work in the concession stand or front gate/counter. Experience working with food and operating a cash register is not required but preferred. Must follow sanitary food policies. Some experience in dealing with the public is preferred but not required.

Employees will work up to 40 hours per week. Must be available to work nights, weekdays/weekends, and holidays.

Required:

Must be 15 years old.

Employment will be May 1, 2026 through August 25, 2026.

• Takes admission money and check season pass numbers.
• Answers questions pertaining to programs and hours.
• Prepares for opening and close out register at end of shift.
• Accounts for all money taken.
• Prepares end of day reports and prepare money for bank deposit.
• Cleans admission control area.
• Minors preparation of concession food items.
• Cleans concession areas and food preparation areas.
• Receives money for sales and follow accounting practices.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and concerns in a courteous and timely manner.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the position as assigned by management.
• Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.

Must be 15 years old at the time of employment start date.

Some experience in dealing with the public, and experience with a cash register is preferred.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you, ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), ability to see details at a distance, ability to identify and understand the speech of another person, ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Good knowledge of handling the public; ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal). Requires the ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public; read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; and to provide and follow verbal and written instructions.

Requires the ability to work as a member of a team in order to accomplish tasks; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; and the ability to relate to minorities, women, and other protected classes in the community at all socioeconomic levels.

Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.

Work may be performed inside a typical inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling or in outdoor field conditions, which include varying weather conditions, occupational or environmental hazards typically associated with general public contact, and varying street level noises; and touring work sites that are in various stages of development.