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Position Title:

Arts Center Concession Workers

Job Posting Closing Date:

The Covey Center for the Arts is hiring part-time Concessions Workers to assist with concessions sales before, during, and after for performances at the Arts Center. This position involves money handling, processing food orders in-person and, in the near future, online, and assisting with crowd-flow before, during and after for performances, including during intermission. Qualified, friendly, and civic-minded individuals interested in participating in the performing arts services provided to Provo City’s residents and all of Utah county are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour. Payment will be by direct deposit.

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do?

+ Sell concessions at the concessions counter before performances, during intermission, and after performances.

+ Process food and beverage orders quickly and efficiently.

+ Clean concessions area and theater after performances.

+ Count money.

+ Balance daily deposits.

+ Interact with the public with a friendly and cheerful disposition.

+ Collaborate with other staff members.

+ Deal with occasional adverse and stressful situations.

+ Do minor lifting and moving (boxes and cases of food and beverages as needed).

+ Perform custodial tasks as needed and assist others as assigned.

What do I need to apply?

+ Must be 16 years or older at the time of hire.

+ Must have a working knowledge of computers.

+ Must have experience working with money.

+ Must have experience working with the public.

+ Must have the physical strength and agility to perform the work.

+ Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with others.

+ Preference will be given to those with previous food handling experience.

What are the hours?

Hours will be during Covey Center performances. Typical hours are Monday through Saturday, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Some hours will fall during the day in the case of matinees – these typically occur on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This position will require an average of 20 hours per week.

What are the physical and environmental factors?This work requires: serving customers food and beverage items; interacting with the public with a friendly and cheerful demeanor; using an iPad or computer; handling cash; standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 25 lbs.); and periods at a concessions counter.

What is the selection process?

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Provo Parks & Recreation

Provo Parks & Recreation is one of a handful of premier parks & recreation departments in the United States. It received the National Gold Medal Award as the nation's top-ranked parks & recreation agency for 2021 and was recently named “Best of Utah.” The Department is also CAPRA accredited, an honor claimed by only a couple of hundred parks & recreation agencies out of 10,000 nationally. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members.

Why Provo City?

Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (For a Third Consecutive Year!) in 2023 by the Milken Institute. Visit provo. (https://www.provo.org/home) gov to learn more!

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

25

It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation. It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.

Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!