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Pechanga Resort Casino

Food Court Cashier

Temecula, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

GENERAL SUMMARY The Food Court Cashier ensures courteous, prompt and knowledgeable service of food ... Assist guests in a friendly, professional manner, and is able to meet their needs • Re-stock ...

Ithaca College

STUDENT-Dining Food Court

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$15.50/hr

Join the Dining Services team at the Food Court. Gain valuable work experience with the opportunity ... Empty garbage cans sweep around stations as you go and after the close of each day. * Assist with ...

Ithaca College

STUDENT-Dining Food Court

Ithaca, NY

$15.50/hr

Join the Dining Services team at the Food Court. Gain valuable work experience with the opportunity ... Empty garbage cans sweep around stations as you go and after the close of each day. * Assist with ...

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How much do food court assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for food court assistant in the United States is $24.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Court Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Court Assistant, you need basic food handling knowledge, customer service skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications, and kitchen equipment is typically required. Strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and adherence to health and safety standards in a busy food court environment.

What are Food Court Assistants?

Food Court Assistants are employees who work in food courts, typically within shopping malls, airports, or large venues. Their main duties include serving food and beverages, operating cash registers, cleaning tables, restocking supplies, and maintaining overall cleanliness and orderliness in the dining area. They may also assist with basic food preparation, answer customer questions, and ensure that food safety guidelines are followed. Food Court Assistants play a vital role in providing fast, friendly service and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for customers.

What are some common challenges Food Court Assistants face during busy periods, and how can they effectively manage them?

During peak hours, Food Court Assistants often encounter high customer volumes, long queues, and the need to quickly restock items. Effective time management, clear communication with team members, and maintaining a calm, friendly demeanor are essential for handling these challenges. Proactively preparing supplies, staying organized at the workstation, and collaborating with coworkers to divide tasks help ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction even during the busiest times.
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Food Court Assistant Manager

Food Court Assistant Manager

Gila River Hotels & Casinos

Chandler, AZ • On-site

$15.50 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Closing Date: July 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Salary: Depending on Experience (DOE) 

This position provides oversight to all Food Court to ensure profitable operation, optimum guest satisfaction, and return visits, as well as demonstrating the GILA WAY.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the effective management of the business operations within a casino environment. 
  • Assists with supervising employees on the proper instructions on food handling, cash handling and work safety rules.
  • Assist with actively coaching, counseling, directing, training and mentoring team in meeting Enterprise standards.   
  • Assist with fostering team work. Lead, direct, mentor and guide supervisors.  
  • Maintains a dependable work attendance record with extremely infrequent absences and/or lateness.
  • Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises multiple employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  

Skills/ Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Prior experience in restaurant operation required.
  • Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly and calculate basic math functions as they relate to point of sale cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.  
  • Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
  • Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest. 
  • Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be a self-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. 
  • This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.

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