Seasonal Lead Buffet Attendant

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

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:

The Buffet Lead oversees buffet operations during assigned shifts, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and excellent guest service. This role provides on-floor leadership, coordinates with the culinary team, enforces standards, and supports smooth day-to-day operations. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads by example
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Leads buffet operations during assigned shifts, ensuring food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service standards are consistently met.
• Acts as the primary point of contact between the buffet team and culinary staff, proactively communicating food levels and replenishment needs.
• Monitors food quality and freshness throughout service, directing staff to change pans and rotate product as required.
• Oversees proper setup, breakdown, and maintenance of buffet equipment; ensures daily cleaning of floors and service areas.
• Ensures all food handling and service practices comply with health department regulations and food safety guidelines.
• Provides leadership on the floor by modeling prompt, courteous, and professional guest service.
• Communicates operational issues, staffing concerns, or guest escalations promptly to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists in training new buffet staff and provides guidance and support to team members during service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in food service, buffet, or catering operations.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• 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.
  
  
  

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, walking, stooping, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling or climbing stairs.
• Requires doing repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• This position sometimes involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.