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Concession Workers - Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government
Howard County Government Salary
Ellicott, MD Contractor
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Position Summary/Class Description

County-owned concession operations which could include a snack bar, general store and boat rentals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Wear provided uniform and staff name badge.
  • Perform opening and closing duties.
  • Responsible for keys and door/alarm code.
  • Handle money in exchange of concessions.
  • Operate point-of-sale register.
  • Cook/Prepare short order items.
  • Assist with inventory on a daily basis with restocking inventory and logging items that need to be purchased.
  • Be aware of all ongoing programs, fees and charges at the concession stand.
  • Ability to drive UTV, Golf Cart or Cargo Van to transport stocking items (Limited to Level II/III).

Minimum Required Education/Experience

  • Level I – No experience necessary. Must be 16 years old.
  • Level II - No experience necessary. Must have completed high school and be 18 years old.
  • Level III - Includes at least two years’ experience in the food service/concessions industry and/or training or certification in skill area (ServSafe Certification). Must have completed high school and be 18 years old.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
  • Ability to exchange money correctly.
  • Present a neat appearance.
  • CPR & First Aid Certified (Limited to Level II/III).
  • Flexible, reliable, responsible and enjoy working with the general public.
  • Capable of lifting 40 pounds.
  • Capable of operating a computer.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Rate Of Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and certification (s).

Contingent

Level I: Minimum wage/hour.

Level II: Minimum wage/$17.00/hour

Level III: $17.00 - $20.00/hour

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you at least 16 years old?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you available the entire concession season (May - September)?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have any customer service experience? If so, please give details.

05

Are you highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment? If so, please give further details.

06

Do you have any previous food service or concession experience? If so, please explain.

07

Do you have any certifications and/or trainings that would be applicable to this position?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have any commercial cooking experience? If so, please explain.

09

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

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