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Summer Job Opportunities

Places in Olathe are hiring high school students for the summer.

Makenna Aiello, Editor-In-Chief

May 20, 2024

Makenna Aiello, Editor-In-Chief

Andy's Frozen Custard

Convenient and close to home, Andy’s Frozen Custard is a great summer job! With a starting salary of $15 - $16 an hour, crew members at Andy’s Frozen Custard are to be over 16 years of age and are responsible for properly operating custard machines, serving customers in a friendly and efficient manner, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment for customers and employees alike. This job is perfect for anyone who can provide necessary transportation, are available nights and weekends, and can work in a fast-paced environment. https://secure8.yourpayrollhr.com/ta/107811.careers?ShowJob=638086958

Scheels

Located in Overland Park, KS, Scheel’s is a sporting goods store that provides many different opportunities for students looking for part-time work. Applicants can apply online for positions in the cafe, retail, or as a cashier. Starting pay ranges from $14/hour to $16/hour, depending on the applicant’s choice of where to work within the store. Scheel’s is a friendly and busy environment for workers who enjoy interacting with lots of customers and have the necessary responsibility to handle a variety of tasks.

Starbucks

Starbucks is a fun, inclusive, and busy environment that supplies employees with countless opportunities to learn a variety of helpful skills. There are multiple locations to work - some Starbucks locations are freestanding, while others are located inside stores or outlets. Starbucks is a great place to learn barista and customer service skills, and requires a friendly, energetic employee who is willing to work in various positions around the store and provide the best coffee and customer service to customers. Hours may vary depending on availability, but a strong recommendation would be a willingness to work all hours of the day, from early in the morning to late in the evening.

https://www.starbucks.com/careers/

Austin's Bar and Grill

Austin’s Bar and Grill provides a variety of opportunities for young workers seeking a fun, engaged, and part-time restaurant job. Positions for those who are 16 years of age and older include curbside service, host, server’s assistant, and expo, all of which vary in hourly rate and host different tasks for applicants. Austin’s is a great place to work for those who are seeking a fast-paced job, can work in loud environments, and are interested in preparing and serving food.

https://austinsbarandgrill.com/employment/

Genesis Health Clubs

Genesis health clubs is a local gym available to workers at least 16 years old. Positions can include working at the front desk as a check-in receptionist or working in the Kid’s Club and supervising children while their parents are exercising. Pay starts at between $8 and $10 an hour, depending on the position, and hours are extremely flexible to accommodate changing schedules. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy working with children of all ages or performing front-desk work, such as answering phones, checking in members, and assisting members with any inquiries they may have.

https://genesishealthclubs.careerplug.com/jobs/1459320/apps/new

Black Bob Bay

This position is perfect for the pool lovers out there. As a lifeguard at Black Bob Bay or any pool in general, workers will be required to supervise all pool activity and ensure that those both in and around the pool are safe. Those who apply for this job should be skilled with leadership and firmness, as pool rules are strictly enforced. Other recommended traits are friendliness and quick thinking, as there might be emergencies which will require quick and direct action. Lifeguards are required to have the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and experience in swimming and CPR.

Sylas and Maddy's

Sylas and Maddy’s is a local, handmade ice cream store that employs a huge team of friendly and genuine employees. This is a great summer job, as many will be seeking a way to cool off. At Sylas and Maddy’s, employees will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, working to prepare all types of ice cream, including smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes, and scoops, and ensuring that the store is tidy and sanitary for customers.

Woof's Play and Stay

This doggy daycare is an amazing place for people who are looking to work with animals - specifically dogs. There are multiple different positions available to applicants, ranging from dog groomer to pack leader to front desk receptionist, depending on skill and experience. Starting pay ranges from $8/hour to $12/hour. Responsibilities in this profession include supervising dogs in both indoor and outdoor play areas, cleaning up after canines, playing with them, and providing their owners with exceptional customer service as you look after their pets. Applicants are encouraged to be energetic, playful, friendly, and willing to be actively involved in playtime with the animals.

https://www.woofsplaystay.com/careers

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane’s is a close, high-paying, and convenient part-time job for those who are seeking employment. At a rate of $15/hour, employees will complete various tasks within the restaurant, from taking orders to preparing and serving them. It is required for applicants to be 16 years of age or older and comfortable working under pressure in busy environments. Raising Cane’s provides amazing opportunities for employees to learn a wide range of customer service and time management skills, as well as become comfortable multitasking and working in the food industry.

https://jobs.raisingcanes.com/jobs?page_size=10&page_number=1&location=3-66062&radius=15&locationDescription=zipcode&locationName=66062&sort_by=distance&sort_order=ASC

Sonic

If you love to be outdoors and on your feet, you should consider Sonic as a summer job! Located at various locations, Sonic specializes in burgers, fries, and ice cream, and is available to applicants 16 years of age or older. It is recommended that employees be quick, efficient, friendly, and active, as they will most likely be working as a cook or carhop. Benefits of the job include flexible scheduling, great pay, and the chance to spend your summer in the sun!

https://careers.sonicdrivein.com/us/en

Smoothie King

Hiring at multiple locations, Smoothie King is looking for energetic employees with a passion for health and wellness. Starting pay ranges from $11-$15/hour, as well as cool benefits such free smoothies on the job and bi-weekly bonuses. Responsibilities for a typical employee would consist of taking smoothie orders, making orders in a timely and safe manner, and serving customers quickly and kindly. This job is available to a wide range of ages, and is open to younger freshmen and sophomores seeking summer employment. Overall, Smoothie King is a fun, healthy, and convenient job to make some extra money and get a free smoothie out of the deal.

https://jobs.smoothieking.com/?_gl=1*1xm7ca2*_gcl_au*MzAwMTQ4ODIxLjE3MTUyNjE3MzI.

Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy’s is a take-and-bake pizza shop that is a wonderful opportunity for students who need a job that works around busy summer schedules. Shifts are flexible, and pay starts at between $11 and $13 an hour. Working at Papa Murphy’s entails tasks such as answering phones, taking both online and in-person pizza orders, packaging and giving pizzas to guests, and assisting customers in ordering, picking up, and cooking their pizzas. This is a great position for those who are looking to earn some money and pick up some valuable life skills!

https://papamurphyscareers.com/

Chipotle

Chipotle, one of the most delicious and well-known restaurants out there, is seeking passionate and friendly people to join their wonderful team! Chipotle offers an assortment of fun learning opportunities in positions such as expo, cashier, cook, or grill, in addition to amazing benefits, such as tuition assistance, free food, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement through multiple levels of employment. It is recommended that any applicant be at least 16 years of age, have an enjoyment of cooking or strong desire to learn how to cook, and a can-do, friendly attitude to bring to the team.

https://jobs.chipotle.com/

Target

Your friendly neighborhood Target is now hiring at multiple locations around Olathe in the areas of General Merchandise, Closing, Specialty Sales, Cashier, and Retail. Starting pay is $15/hour, and the tasks offered in each department provide for a fun, busy learning environment, where workers will hardly be bored. This job is perfect for those seeking part-time work and preferring to be on their feet engaging in helpful and enjoyable tasks around the store, such as pricing, organizing, taking inventory, interacting with and assisting customers and taking and preparing online orders. Target is busy all day, every day, and is a wonderful place to work for energetic and friendly applicants.

AMC Theatres

For the people whose home away from home is the theatre, a job at AMC would offer the perfect opportunity to expand a filmmaking career, enjoy movie theatre benefits, and share the magic of the movies with customers! This field is seeking energetic movie lovers who can dedicate themselves to cleaning theaters, processing tickets, providing customers with food and drink for the movie, directing customers to designated theaters, and providing a magical movie experience that lives up to the AMC name.

https://www.amctheatres.com/careers

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