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Cedar Court Services

Dietary Aide

Adams, MN · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Dietary Aide $12 - $15/hour | PRN Cedar Court | Colony Court Senior Living Cedar Court, a Colony ... Knowledge of food safety and food preparation preferred, but not required * Ability to work ...

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How much do food court jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for food court in Minnesota is $21.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.18 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food court worker?

Food court workers are employees who prepare, serve, and sell food and beverages in a food court, which is a shared dining area with multiple food vendors, typically found in malls, airports, or large commercial centers. Their duties may include taking orders, handling payments, preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and providing customer service. Food court workers often rotate between different stations and must work quickly in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical responsibilities of a food court worker?

In a food court role, your daily tasks usually include taking customer orders, preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness in both the kitchen and dining areas, and ensuring that food safety standards are met. You may also be responsible for restocking supplies, handling cash or payments, and providing friendly customer service. Teamwork is essential, as you'll often collaborate with colleagues to manage busy periods and ensure efficient service. This environment is fast-paced, and strong communication skills are valuable for coordinating with both your team and customers.

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

To thrive as a Food Court Worker, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and knowledge of food safety practices, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash registers, and food preparation equipment is commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure smooth operations, customer satisfaction, and adherence to health and safety standards in a busy food service environment.

What is the difference between Food Court vs Food Court Attendant?

AspectFood CourtFood Court Attendant
Primary RoleManagement and oversight of food court operationsCustomer service and food service within the food court
Required CredentialsManagement experience, possibly food safety certificationsCustomer service skills, food handling certifications
Work EnvironmentFood court management offices, overseeing multiple vendorsFood court seating areas, food stalls, customer interaction
Employer UsageShopping malls, airports, large entertainment venuesFood courts in malls, airports, event centers

Food Court and Food Court Attendant roles are interconnected but distinct. The Food Court typically refers to the management or operational side, while the Food Court Attendant focuses on direct customer service and food handling. Both roles are essential for a smooth food court experience, with different credentials and work environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Food Court jobs in Minnesota?

The most popular types of Food Court jobs in Minnesota are:

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Infographic showing various Food Court job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,032 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Housekeeping - 1st and 2nd Shift Part Time

Mall of America

Bloomington, MN • On-site

$16.25/hr

Part-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Mall of America rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

PURPOSE: Maintain the cleanliness of Mall of America while providing a memorable shopping and entertainment experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Clean and maintain mall common areas, including emptying trash, mopping, dusting, and cleaning tile floors, escalators, elevators, furniture, and fixtures.
  • Respond to radio calls for wet spills, including clean up and placing wet floor signs.
  • Clean restrooms including sinks, toilets, stalls, mirrors, walls, floors, biohazards and stocking of supplies.
  • Use radio to communicate and respond to team members and leaders
  • Clean elevators; involving cleaning in semi-enclosed space.
  • Clean transit station interior, including restrooms, common area, and dusting lockers.
  • Ensure safe practices while cleaning up broken glass, sharps and biohazard in common area, restrooms, food courts, and transit
  • Responsible for organizing and transporting a cleaning supply cart.
  • Patrol common areas during mall hours; cleaning and removing litter, graffiti, stickers, gum etc.
  • Clean entrance vestibules and skyways.
  • Clean food court areas, including cleaning and bussing tables, changing garbage, sweeping, mopping, rearranging and resetting furniture daily.
  • Recirculate food court trays to tenant spaces.
  • Clean amusement park common areas, including queue lines, garbage cans, wet spills, and restrooms.
  • Complete daily restroom checklists and cleaning logs; return to supervisor.
  • Represent MOA and provide excellent customer service.
  • Maintain an understanding of MOA geography to assist guests and answer questions daily.
  • Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Previous housekeeping experience, preferrable commercial cleaning, preferred.
  • Previous retail experience, preferred.
  • Able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.
  • Basic written and verbal communication.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Previous experience operating commercial cleaning equipment, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member will frequently be required to speak and listen to guests, tenants and co-workers in order to understand their needs, respond, react and communicate a solution. Team member must also possess a level of hearing that will continuously allow them to be aware of their surroundings and recognize when a team members and guest needs their attention. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Team members are required to be able to tolerate multiple sensory stimuli at once while performing their duties. These stimuli may include: loud auditory/noise, smells/olfactory, bright lights, colors, motion, hot/cold temperatures, and other visual stimuli.
  • Walk: Continuously, about 90% of the time
  • Stand: Continuously, about 90 % of the time
  • Sit: Rarely, about 5% of the time
  • Bend/Stoop: Occasionally, about 60% of the time
  • Kneel/Squat: Rarely, about 5% of the time
  • Climb: Rarely, about 5% of the time
  • Lift/Carry
    • Less than 10lb: Frequently, about 75% of the time
    • 11-25lb: Occasionally, about 40% of the time
    • 26-50lb: Infrequently, about 20% of the time
  • Push/Pull: Frequently, about 75% of the time
  • Twist: Occasionally, about 60% of the time
  • Reach above shoulders: Infrequently, about 25% of the time
  • Reach at or below shoulders: Frequently, about 70% of the time
  • Reach at/below waist: Occasionally, about 40% of the time
  • Dexterity: Frequently about 80% of the time
    • Use of both hands is needed to perform duties and maintain safety standards

Mall of America is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Pay is based on many aspects which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Mall of America is passionate about the future of our team members, we want to ensure you have a wealth of support and resources, to care for yourself and your loved ones. Our one-of-a-kind job perks for most team members include, team member discounts, free Nickelodeon Universe ride passes, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, generous tuition reimbursement, and FREE Metro Pass Universal Pass. Mall of America offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your loved one's care for your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) match, short term disability, long term disability, paid parental leave, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Job Perks + Benefits | Mall of America®

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