How to hire a vending attendant

How to hire a vending attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vending attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vending attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vending attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a vending attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect vending attendant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of vending attendants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Vending Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Vending Attendant		$10-17
   Slot Technician	A slot technician specializes in managing slot machines in gaming establishments, providing technical support as needed. Typically, their responsibilities include installing and upgrading machines, performing adjustments, inspecting systems, devising test structures, diagnosing issues, and repairing systems... Show more	$12-23
   Game Technician	A game technician is in charge of the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of video game machines, consoles, and other hardware. They are responsible for inspection and troubleshooting of all electronic equipment in a gaming center or arcade... Show more	$12-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Order Forms
   • Control Inventory
   • AVI
   • Food Products
   • Customer Complaints
   • Service Calls
   • Coffee Machines
   • Stock Room
   • Product Inventory

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Resolve payroll issues either verbally, by email or by official correspondence.
   • Research eligibility of H1-B visa holders to Medicare and social security.
   • Calculate and process salaried and hourly payroll including vacation and bonus requests.
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Assure compliance of all transactions with legal/regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vending attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A vending attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, vending attendants' average salary in mississippi is 34% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vending attendants 39% less than senior-level vending attendants.
   • Certifications. A vending attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a vending attendant's salary.

   Average vending attendant salary

   $13.82hourly

   $28,747 yearly

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   Entry-level vending attendant salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a vending attendant job description

   A vending attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a vending attendant job description:

   Vending attendant job description example

   Responsibilities

   • Ensure restaurant and vending areas are fully stocked for event days.
   • Distribute vending tickets to vendors, preps, and food runners.
   • Maintain a count of food and beverage items coming in and out of the vending room.
   • Perform close-down duties and ensure all areas are sanitized in line with company policies.
   • Assist guests with their inquiries and issues.
   • All other duties assigned.

   Qualifications

   • Basic math skills; ability to accurately account for cash and inventory.
   • Ability to understand and follow directions.
   • Ability to work cooperatively with others.
   • Must have an enthusiastic and service-orientated attitude.
   • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

   Physical Requirements

   • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
   • Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions.
   • Ability to remain standing for the entire length of shift.

   Who We Are

   Delaware North has operated concessions, premium dining and restaurants at the Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field since 2012. At Titletown we manage The Turn, featuring Topgolf Swing Suites, and operate special events including seasonal sledding and ice skating.

   At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

   Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right vending attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your vending attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit vending attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit vending attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vending attendant

   Once you've found the vending attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new vending attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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