1

Food Court Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Food Service Aide -FT

Port Clinton, OH · On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

... assist with trays, and ensure positive cafe and food court experiences Maintain cleanliness and appearance of dining room, coffee house, and food court Inventory, Safety & Compliance Receive, label ...

Be thoroughly familiar with all menu cocktails and spirit/wine/beer lists in order to assist guests ... Serve food and beverages, ensuring timeliness, completeness, and accuracy. * Serve meals to patrons ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Food Court Assistant information

See salary details

$10

$24

$46

How much do food court assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 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.
What cities are hiring for Food Court Assistant jobs? Cities with the most Food Court Assistant job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Food Court jobs? The most popular types of Food Court jobs are:
What states have the most Food Court Assistant jobs? States with the most job openings for Food Court Assistant jobs include:
Assistant Manager - Food Court

Assistant Manager - Food Court

PENN Entertainment, Inc.

Plainville, MA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


PENN Entertainment rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 47 rated entertainment


Job description

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.


  • Assist the manager for assigned shift creating a differentiated service experience and ensuring optimum performance of all team members
  • Indirectly responsible for maintaining back of house operations with all set culinary and operational standards and specifications with the Sous Chef
  • Ensures regulatory, internal controls and policy and procedure compliance
  • Establishes and implements sequence of service to ensure consistent high-quality service standards are maintained
  • Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same
  • Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned
  • Achieves desired results through staff development and training programs, established methods, procedures and guidelines to maintain desired standards, and high-quality service. Then, monitors results through inspection, evaluation and analysis.  Makes changes, if necessary, to achieve result
  • Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State and company sanitation requirements (ServSafe)
  • Management accountability for all team members for day to day and long-term operations to include hiring, training and developing employees which includes coaching, mentoring and appropriate performance management up to and including separation
  • Responsible for scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business demands to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction during all business hours

  • College degree or equivalent work experience
  • Two years progressively more challenging leadership role in a food and beverage operation
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
  • Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English
  • Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations with co-workers, guests and vendors
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and employee relations skills
  • Ability to stand and walk for entire shift and mobility to move easily around entire property.
  • Must be able to listen and respond to visual and aural cues
  • Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality
  • Teamwork – ability to work collaboratively with other departments and leaders to complete property/corporate initiatives and effective day to day operations
  • Guest feedback through comment cards, letters
  • Financial results that meet or exceed budget expectations for revenue generation and cost control
  • Effective labor management including efficient scheduling based on guest traffic patterns and overtime within property guidelines
  • Development of team to include completion of all required training and knowledge of all policies and procedures relating to their positions
  • Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment
  • Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces
  • Must be able to qualify for any and all licenses or permits as required by city, state or federal law
  • Ability to understand and analyze Department Budgets, Capital Expenditures, and P&L Statements
  • Proven managerial and critical thinking skills required
  • Successful or better performance against Performance Appraisal Standards

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. 

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer


57,500

What PENN Entertainment employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom