State Fair Jobs

Puyallup, WA

2025   Aug 29 - Sep 21
Closed Tuesdays & 9/3

You Choose How To Apply

• Online pre-Application:   Fair Apply Now!
  
• Hiring Events at The Fair:
  
  
  • <none scheduled at this time>
  • Hiring on the spot!
  • At Green Gate: On west side of fairgrounds. Do not go inside fairgrounds. Due to construction and road closures, enter the parking lot at 15th Ave SW and 5th St SW. Follow the BBQ Pete's signs. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ePDYKi9ESNapgsjx8. 
  • Bring: Photo ID, social security card (or birth certificate), food worker permit (if you have one).
    
    
• Call (206) 249-3818. If no answer, leave a detailed message and we will return your call.
• Email: jobs@bbqpetes.com

We hire over 100 people for the 20 day Fair in September. Join the #1 award winner for Best Fair Food! Working the Washington State Fair in Puyallup is a lot of fun and a great way to earn some extra income. BBQ Pete's Log Cabin seeks friendly people to join us in delivering quality service and great barbecue. Flexible scheduling available: full-time and part-time, days or evenings. Must have weekend availability. 

PUYALLUP FAIR COMPENSATION: Pay at the Fair is $17.25/hr & up + Tips + free Fair pass + free & discounted meals + free parking. 

PUYALLUP FAIR REQUIREMENTS: Age 18+. Weekend availability. No experience necessary. Positive history. Authorized to work in US. Food worker permit (available after hire).

Fair Job Descriptions

• CUTTER:  Cut and plate ribs and chicken to order.
• PIT COOK:  Cook Ribs, Chicken and BBQ Pork on real NW Alder wood fired pits. 
• PREP COOK:  Sides, such as Beans and Cornbread 
• COUNTER SERVER:  Expedite orders. Light food handling, some customer interaction. 
• CASHIER:  High customer interaction. Friendly and quick. Accuracy is important.
• ORDER TAKER:  High customer interaction. Take orders from customers standing in line. Friendly and quick. Accuracy is important.
• CORN ROASTER:  Cook fresh local corn and shuck, butter to order. Some customer interaction.
• DISHWASHER:  Side work includes general cleaning and restocking.