Food Outlet Attendant

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. 

We’re hiring a Food Outlet Attendant to Live. Work. Explore. this winter!

Job Summary:
The Food Outlet Attendant is responsible for assisting guests as the purchase items from the Food and Beverage outlets, including greeting guests, answering questions related to the food and menu items, and following procedures to capture the sale and purchase if items.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: November 2026 to April 2027
Pay: $13.85/hour

Life in Mount Rushmore

• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

• Taking guest and/or employee orders and properly processes payment.
• Maintain assigned cashier drawer and follow all cash handling and payment procedures.
• Provides guest and/or employees with order, including serving hot and cold beverages.
• Ensure service areas are clean, sanitized and properly stocked.
• Ensure dining areas are clear of any dirty dishes, trash has been properly disposed, and surfaces have been sanitized.
• Cleans floors, to include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
• Replenishes supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes in dining room.
• Replenishes condiment bar with items such as ketchup, mustard, butter and jelly.
• Removes and disposes of trash and recyclables.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities can change quickly and with little notice.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly standing, walking, and handling.
• Frequently reaching outward, reaching above shoulder, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 12 pounds. 
• Occasionally climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying 11-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 13-25 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.