Overview:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!
Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.
We’re hiring a Food & Beverage Inventory Specialist to Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore!
Job Summary:
The Food and Beverage Inventory Specialist will place orders, unload and put away deliveries, receive items in the system for the Food & Beverage department.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Seasonal Dates: June 2026 to September 30, 2026
Pay: $15.05/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Mount Rushmore:
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Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
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On-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), employee shuttle service available during peak season
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Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
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Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
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The adventure of a lifetime!
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Paid Time Off and Holidays
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Disability Insurance
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401k with match
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Wellness Programs
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Learning and Development Programs
Perks:
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Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions
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Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
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$350 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Place orders with approved vendors based on par sheets using Company system and processes.
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Accept and inspect deliveries to ensure quality and that the order matches what is received.
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Put away delivered items.
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Receives items in the Company system following set processes.
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Establish and maintain order in all walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, food and non-food storage areas, including following up after other staff and removal of empty containers.
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Rotate product in all areas to represent a first in, first out philosophy of product usage.
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Assist with the physical count of all food inventory items at the end of each fiscal period and as directed.
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Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Previous food handling and inventory experience preferred
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Must have or be able to obtain within 15 days from hire, ServSafe Food Handler certification
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Working knowledge of all products used to include: how to handle, how and where to store, how long it will last.
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Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
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Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, and supervisors.
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Ability to accomplish common tasks with little direct supervision.
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Ability to use a computer including Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word) and CloudSuite ordering system.
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Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
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Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.Physical Requirements include:
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Constantly standing, walking, and handling.
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Frequently reaching outward, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds.
- Occasionally sitting, reaching over shoulder, climbing, crawling, lifting/carry over 100 pounds, and pushing/pulling over 41 - 100 pounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.