Food Outlet Attendant - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

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.

Position Type:
Seasonal

Season Dates:
May 2026 - October 2026

Pay: $13.85/hour

Schedule:

Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• On-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

• Taking guest and/or employee orders and properly process 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, 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.

• 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 likes to have fun and have the passion to work.

• 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.