Concessions Worker

Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

About the role

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. As a Concessions Worker at Sodexo, you will support high-volume, event-based concessions operations by preparing, stocking, and serving food and beverage items in concession locations. This role is specific to concessions environments and focuses on speed of service, product availability, cleanliness, and teamwork during live events. Concessions Workers play a critical role in ensuring concession stands are properly stocked, service-ready, and operating efficiently during peak periods.

The Concessions Worker may work in permanent concession stands, portable or mobile locations, kiosks, autonomous retail stores, or support areas. Service formats may include grab-and-go, made-to-order items, or pre-packaged food and beverage offerings. Responsibilities may vary by venue, event type, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve concession food and beverage items according to established recipes, portion standards, and concessions procedures.
• Assist with opening and closing concession locations, including setup, breakdown, and cleanup.
• Operate basic food service equipment such as warmers, grills, fryers, or beverage dispensers as assigned.
• Frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Attend work and arrive for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior concessions, food service, or customer service experience preferred.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol based on local and state regulations.
• Must maintain a valid TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures), TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management), or equivalent alcohol-service certification, and comply with all state-specific alcohol training requirements.
• A Food Handler certification may be required based on state or local regulations.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and discount programs.
• Some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and/or parking.

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

About Us

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.