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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

40

Job Duties:

Job Description: Carnival Attendant (39-3091.00) Collect tickets; assist patrons; erect, take down, operate & maintain equipment. Make change; prepare and serve food and drinks. Heavy lifting & physically mobile. Work Context – It is important to understand that all of these tasks are performed in a context. The employer is in the business of providing wholesome family entertainment to the general public, which is generally accomplished by providing amusement rides, food, games, or novelty merchandise. All of these tasks occur within the mobile amusement industry, and none of them occur in the construction business, or some sort of generalized maintenance or equipment assembly field. Task identification The following tasks are associated with performing this job. I. Erecting equipment – Erecting mobile amusement equipment consists of Securing the foundation so it is stable. Extending or unfolding sweeps. Securing individual vehicles or carriers with pins or keys. Placing an aluminum safety fence around the exterior. Placing warning signs in assigned places. Erecting food stands consists of Placing tents and vinyl tops for operation. Raising the trailer awning. Placing removable countertops. II. Taking down equipment – Taking down equipment is the reverse of erecting it. It does not entail any additional tasks, and it is justified under the same provisions. III. Attending equipment – Attending mobile amusement equipment consists of Verifying ride restrictions, such as height requirements. Receiving tickets. Helping to load and unload patrons. Instructing patrons in operating procedures. Observing the ride and patron conduct during operation. Operating the ride. Attending food stands consists of Taking orders Handling payments and making change. Prepare limited food items. Heating and reheating food. Serving food and drinks. Cleaning utensils, work surfaces, dining areas. Removing trash. On a carnival midway, multiple food trailers are set up and are limited to selling one or two novelty food items. The carnival treats are normally prepared in a production line and each worker is responsible for part of the food preparation and/or sales tasks. Sample of specific food preparation tasks: Funnel cakes 1) Mix powdered cake mix and water. 2) Pour batter into deep fat fryer. 3) Monitor cakes and flip to cook. 3) Pull food from deep fat fryer and put under heat lamp on rack to drip grease. Cotton Candy 1) Pour sugar and flossine into the cotton candy spinner, wait for the floss to form. 2) Carefully twirl the cotton candy paper cone in the tub to form the cotton candy item. 3) When it has reached the proper size, put it into a plastic bag and hang it up. Candy Apples 1) Take apple from box, inspect to make sure not bruised. 2) Spear with wooden stick. 3) Dip apple in syrup in crock pot, then put on tray to cool and set. IV. Maintaining equipment Maintaining mobile amusement equipment consists of Visually inspecting equipment for wear and tear Minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs or oiling parts. Cleaning the equipment or the area as needed.

Job Classification:

35-2011.00 - Cooks, Fast Food

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Hours, schedule, and days vary widely. Typically Wed-Sun, 4pm 11pm. Often 35-45 hours per week, may go up to 50 hours per week. Work needs (i.e., hours, days, schedule, location, and work positions) vary. Work needs subject to industry practice and are not guaranteed per day, per week, per schedule, per location, or per worker, e.g., rainouts, brief periods without scheduled events, event dates and hours set by agreement with sponsor and subject to change (based upon adverse weather, hours of operation, day of the week, attendance, size of the event, school schedules, amount of equipment in operation, staffing, etc.), and unforeseen cancellations. In the event of approved, overlapping events, work needs may cause workers to be adjusted. Post-employment random drug testing and background checks may be required by employer at no cost to the worker. The job requires the applicant to be qualified, authorized, ready, willing, able, and available to perform during the entire employment at the designated worksites under adverse weather; to enter into and comply with employment contract and any housing lease; to follow workplace, grievance, and housing rules; and to meet job performance standards. The grievance procedure requires workers to report any threats to or failure to satisfy working terms and conditions. Work outside in all weather. The job requires the applicant to obtain all necessary government authorizations to work, such as an H-2B worker visa for foreign workers, which will be issued by the United States Embassy in the home country, and after which the applicant will be regarded as recruited at that time and place. Must cooperate with and complete job application and interview, and any supplied information must be truthful and complete. Must comply with grooming requirements and dress code. Must be willing to work up to 7 days/week. Subject to discharge for cause.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

4:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Bow-Ben Concessions, Inc.

Location:

Riverview, FL 33569

Worksite

Address:

21422 Philips Lane, Gibsonton, FL 33534

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-400-25308-369261

Multiple Worksites:

Yes

Additional Wage Information:

Due to space limitations, see attached job order and OT memo.

Date Posted:

11/13/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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