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Vendor-Hawker

Location: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MAIN CAMPUS - 38364025

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

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay Range: $9 per hour - $9 per hour

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.

What You’ll Do:

As a Vendor-Hawker at Sodexo, you will be responsible for selling food and beverage items in a mobile service model throughout event spaces, including seating areas, concourses, and designated public areas. This role focuses on high-volume sales, guest engagement, and efficient service while moving through crowds during live events. The Vendor-Hawker represents the brand directly to guests and plays a key role in driving sales and enhancing the overall guest experience. Responsibilities may vary based on venue type, event format, and business needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Carries food and beverage products using approved vending equipment (trays, baskets, backpacks, or carts).
• Actively engages guests and promotes products while maintaining professional and respectful interactions.
• Processes cash and/or cashless transactions accurately using approved payment methods.
• Maintains proper security of cash, payment devices, and product at all times.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous retail, sales, concessions, or vending experience preferred.
• 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.

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What We Offer:

Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.

Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career

Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.

In addition to Sodexo’s standard, 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.

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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.