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Food And Beverage Associate Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Front Of House Attendant

Ames, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Serve food and beverages to guests. * Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Program * Discount Marketplace * Employee ...

Front Of House Attendant

Ames, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Serve food and beverages to guests. * Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Program * Discount Marketplace * Employee ...

Front Of House Attendant

Ames, IA

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Serve food and beverages to guests. * Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Program * Discount Marketplace * Employee ...

FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE

Muscatine, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

KENT WORLDWIDE™ is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Food Service Associate to help ... Prepare, present, and serve high-quality food and beverage offerings while following established ...

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How much do food and beverage associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for food and beverage associate in Iowa is $15.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $15.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food and beverage associate?

Food and Beverage Associates are professionals who work in restaurants, hotels, cafes, or other dining establishments to ensure a positive guest experience. Their responsibilities typically include greeting customers, taking orders, serving food and drinks, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. They may also assist with setting up tables, replenishing supplies, and addressing customer inquiries or concerns. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this role. Food and Beverage Associates play a key part in delivering efficient and friendly service to guests.

What are some common challenges faced by food and beverage associates, and how can they be managed effectively?

Food and Beverage Associates often encounter challenges such as managing high customer volumes during peak hours, handling special requests, and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure timely service. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to address these challenges, as is maintaining a calm and friendly demeanor under pressure. Many employers provide training on customer service and time management, which helps associates stay organized and deliver a positive dining experience. Proactively asking for feedback and seeking support from supervisors can also help associates overcome daily hurdles and grow in their roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food and beverage associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food and Beverage Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and, in some cases, food handling certifications are typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail set top candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and compliance with health regulations in fast-paced hospitality environments.

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Infographic showing various Food And Beverage Associate job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,947 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Food and Beverage , Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T0804)

Target

Mason City, IA • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Target rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 7,032 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Food & Beverage Expert can provide you with the skills and experiences of:

  • Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture in Food & Beverage

  • Provide guests with information around when to purchase items and in what quantity, as well as storage tips

  • Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory, quality and freshness management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies

  • Food seasonality, freshness and quality, food safety standards and routines, and merchandising

As a Food & Beverage Expert, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

  • Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing a fresh and full shopping experience during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest's needs over task.

  • Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage Standards.

  • Execute Food & Beverage processes including food deliveries, replenishment, straightening merchandise, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing and organizing and storing reserve product.

  • Follow all food safety requirements asoutlinedin Target's policies and procedures.

  • Use sampling and suggestive selling to promote products and increase sales.

  • Work with vendors to proactively set, maintain and make planned changes to salesfloor merchandise displays and to keep organized backroom space.

  • Locate and identify damaged, recalled or expired items and process according to Target's policies and procedures.

  • Be knowledgeable about the tools, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.

  • Execute all federal, state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your business.

  • Appropriately use and care for in-store and personal protective equipment; follow equipment control guidelines.

  • Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.

  • Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.

  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

  • Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.

  • When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.

  • Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.

  • All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This may be the right job for you if:

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.

  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food & Beverage Expert. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older (Bakery Only)

  • Previous food or grocery experience preferred, but not required

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.

  • Work both independently and with a team

  • Resolve guest questions quickly

  • Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes

  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed

  • Climb up and down ladders

  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds

  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) reliable and prompt attendance necessary

  • Ability to work in an environment that could range from 34F to -10F as needed

  • Ability to work in spaces where common allergens may be handled or present

  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.

  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond athttps://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no application deadline. Las solicitudes para este puesto se aceptan de forma continua y no hay fecha limite de solicitud.

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

Industry

Retail and scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US