About this role

Food and Beverage Staff

Type:Intermittent
Salary/Pay Rate:$15.61 - $16.78/hour
Posted Date:October 19, 2026

Job Details

Description

Department
Parks and Recreation

Benefits

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Civil Service Status
This is NOT a Civil Service position
Regular Hours
Days and hours may vary depending on scheduled activities.
Nights and weekends, and some holidays as required.
Tentative Start Date
November 2026

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Food Service & Concessions Supervisor, assists with daily concession operations, including food and beverage preparation, customer service, processing transactions, and maintaining clean and sanitary work areas. Employees work collaboratively to provide efficient, friendly service in a fast-paced environment.

CONCESSIONS

Food & Beverage Staff assist with concession operations at various City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation facilities, including the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, Raccoon River Park Softball Complex, Holiday Park Baseball Complex, Holiday Aquatic Center, and Valley View Aquatic Center. Work location and schedules vary based on seasonal operations, scheduled events, and departmental needs.

This is an event-driven position with an emphasis on evening and weekend shifts. Work locations and schedules vary based on events, facility operations, and seasonal needs. Weekend availability is required regardless of assigned location.

Typical hours:

RecPlex (year-round): 4:00 – 10:00 PM weekdays, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM weekends. Schedules vary based on events.
Baseball and Softball (April – October): 4:00 – 10:00 PM weekdays, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM weekends.
Aquatic Centers (Memorial Day – Labor Day): Hours vary based on location, 11:00 AM – 8PM seven days a week.
Flexible scheduling based on operational needs and employee availability.

Deadline to Apply Open until filled. Applications reviewed throughout posting period.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older.