
Media Release
January 16, 2012
Employment Opportunity Concession The Ponoka Ag Event Centre is currently looking to hire staff for the Concession area of its new facility located in Ponoka, Alberta. Concession Cook This position works exclusively for, and reports directly to the General Manager. The Cook is expected to offer the finest in food service to the guests of the Centre in a timely and cost effective manner. The Cook must also follow all service standards consistently, act as the Supervisor of the Concession and its staff including start-up/shut-down procedures, delegating shifts and duties, reconciling the cash, and completing daily inventories of the Concession. Concession Server This position works exclusively for, and reports directly to the Concession Cook. The Server is the front-line person and as such, is expected to serve the public with enthusiasm and accuracy. The Server must also follow all service standards consistently, handle the cash quickly and efficiently, and assist with completing daily inventories of the Concession. The successful candidates for both of these positions: • Will possess professional, positive, “customer service” attitudes with an outgoing spirit and excellent communication skills. • Must be multi-taskers, who can remain detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills. • Must possess the ability to identify problems and resolve without incident • Should show initiative and the ability to work independently and as a team • Have completed or be willing to take the Safe Food Handling course. • Be bondable Hours of Work Shift work is expected depending on events scheduled. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Will include days, evenings, weekends and holidays Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 30, 2012 and can be submitted by email or mail to: Chas Lambert, G.M. Ponoka Ag Event Centre 3815 Hwy 2A Ponoka Alberta T4J 1J8 Phone: 403-755-8490 Cell: 403-783-1499 manager@paecs.com
Employment Opportunity Office and Event Assistant The Ponoka Ag Event Centre is currently looking to hire an Office and Event assistant for its new facility located in Ponoka, Alberta. This position works exclusively for, and reports directly to the General Manager. The Office and Event Assistant will provide administrative and clerical duties in a one-person office setting, as well as assisting with actual events. The successful candidate: • Will possess a professional, positive, “customer service attitude” with an outgoing spirit and excellent communication skills. • Must be a multi-tasker, who can remain detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills. • Must possess the ability to identify problems and resolve without incident • Should show initiative and the ability to work independently and as a team • Must be physically capable of working in an environment that requires some lifting and fluctuating temperature environment. • Should have hands on experience and knowledge of agriculture, specific to the equine industry. • Be generally proficient in computer technology in the Office Suite of Products, as well as Quick-Books and Event-Pro. General knowledge of website development and maintenance is an asset. • Have completed a Business Administration certificate or possess equivalent experience in an office setting Hours of Work To average 40 hours per week, but will be determined by business flow. Will require additional time during peak seasons and large events Will include days, evenings, weekends and holidays Completion of work to meet deadlines may require additional time. Salary - Commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 30, 2012 and can be submitted by email or mail to: Chas Lambert, G.M. Ponoka Ag Event Centre 3815 Hwy 2A Ponoka Alberta T4J 1J8 Phone: 403-755-8490 Cell: 403-783-1499 manager@paecs.com
