Food Stand Associate III at Canterbury Park Holdings in Shakopee, MN

Experience the excitement of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park—home to thrilling live horse racing every summer and year-round action in our Card Casino, Racebook, and Events.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.

Job Summary:

Prepare products and service guests in a courteous and professional manner for the stand of which they are assigned while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.
• Responsible for set-up and food prep tasks, as well as sales of products.
• Assure that guests receive a quality product as courteously and efficiently as possible.
• Handle and count product inventory & cash, verify received shipments, and distribute change banks.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling utilizing assigned polices and SOPs
• Works independently and handles dissatisfied guests or direct them to the proper department/area.
• May act as Stand Lead when additional personnel are assigned to Homestretch or Chips Express during high volume times.
• Prepare money “pick-ups” when requested to do so by supervisor (consists of removing large bills and excess ones from the till, counting, and transferring money to supervisor).
• Check for product needs throughout assigned shift and fill out proper requisitions.
• Take a closing inventory of all controllable items, visually check for other items needed, and fill out a requisition form for all items needed.
• Review closing check list when the stand is ready to be locked for the day to ensure all duties are completed.
• Record product usage to help in requisition process.
• Ensure that all guests that appear to be under the age of 40 for alcohol purchase all are carded.
• Assist in all areas of the Food & Beverage department as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous money handling experience.
• Ability to work independently and interact with guests, co-workers, and vendors in a professional, courteous manner.
• Previous food service experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Serve Safe Certified

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, this position requires frequent standing or walking.
• Requires frequent wrist or hand use