The concession stand is an important source of revenue for Irmo Little League. The concession stand is staffed entirely by volunteers. Every Irmo Little League player's family is expected to complete TWO volunteer shifts each season. The only exception is if a family paid $100 at registration to opt out of their volunteer requirements. One of the volunteer opportunities is a concessions shift meaning you would volunteer for TWO shifts to complete your requirement. These can be on the same day, same week, different months, etc.

This year, all concession dates and times will be posted at the beginning of the season and families will be allowed to sign-up for what works best for their family. The weekdays are broken into two shifts: early shift (5pm - 7:30pm) and late shift (7pm - 9:30pm). Saturday shifts are broken into a few options depending on the role (ex: grill, inside concessions, etc.). On Saturdays, we will have games from 9am until 3pm.

Parent volunteers in the concession stand help open and set up for business, prepare food, take orders, ring up sales through the Square system on our designated iPads, serve orders, and restock the shelves at the end of their shifts. First-time volunteers should arrive 10 minutes early the first time they work a shift so that they can be briefly trained by the Officer on Duty on operating the concession stand and other equipment. First-time volunteers are also welcome to stop by concessions on a night they are NOT volunteering, to shadow and learn the process.

When the grill is in use, an adult volunteer will need to prepare the burgers/hot dogs/chicken during the first 30-45 minutes of the first shift until sufficient food is cooked and the hot boxes are stocked.

Concession Stand Operation

Grill Operation

Concession Stand Safety

• No person under the age of 12 will be allowed behind the counter in the concession stand. At all times, there must be an approved adult within the concession stand to provide supervision.
• People working in the concession stand will be trained in safe food preparation, safe use of equipment and approved background check.
• The Concession Manager and Safety Officer will provide all necessary training.
• Cooking equipment will be inspected periodically and repaired or replaced, if needed.
• Propane tanks will be turned off at the grill and at the tank after use.
• Carbon dioxide tanks will be secured with chains so they stand upright and can't fall over. report damaged tanks or valves to the supplier and discontinue use.
• Food not purchased by Irmo Little League to sell in the concession stand will not be cooked, prepared, or sold in the concession stand.
• Cooking grease will be stored safely in containers away from open flames.
• Cleaning chemicals must be stored in a locked container.
• A Certified Fire Extinguisher suitable for grease fires must be placed in plain sight at all times.
• All concession stand workers are to be instructed on the use of fire extinguishers.
• A fully stocked "BLS" First Aid Kit will be placed in the Concession Stand.
• The concession stand main entrance door will not be locked or blocked while people are inside.
• All heating element appliances will be shut off and unplugged at the close of the Concession stand.