Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.50 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
flexible schedule
Workplace training
Opportunity for advancement

Job Description

Our establishment is a dynamic and customer-focused restaurant committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of service and food quality, ensuring that every guest enjoys their visit. As a well-established venue in the hospitality industry, we value teamwork, efficiency, and attention to detail, creating a positive and professional work atmosphere for our staff.

The Food Runner plays a vital role in the smooth operation of our dining service. This position is responsible for facilitating the assembly and delivery of food orders from the kitchen or front line to the guests' tables quickly and accurately. The goal is to ensure timely service and consistent presentation, enhancing the overall dining experience for our patrons. This role involves close collaboration with servers, chefs, and management to maintain high standards and meet health and safety guidelines.

The Food Runner is expected to organize their tasks effectively, ensuring that all food items are assembled according to the order ticket specifications. They prepare plates by garnishing and supplying appropriate condiments, ensuring that orders are complete and visually appealing before delivery. Additionally, the Food Runner must manage condiments and garnishments at proper levels and maintain food items at the correct temperatures to guarantee freshness and quality.

Other critical duties include cleaning and sanitizing workstations, breaking down and storing products properly, and assisting with buffet setups as needed. The Food Runner also helps break down trays of dirty dishes returned from the dining area and may assist in other roles when time allows, supporting the floor supervisor or manager’s directives. There is a strong emphasis on following health department and company guidelines at all times.

This position requires minimal reading skills but excellent organizational habits and a team-oriented mindset. While no prior education or experience is necessary, candidates with kitchen or restaurant experience are preferred. The role offers a great opportunity for individuals seeking entry-level positions in the restaurant industry who aspire to grow their skills and be part of a dedicated team focused on customer satisfaction and efficient service.

Job Requirements

  • No prior education needed
  • No prior experience needed
  • Ability to follow health and safety guidelines
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Job Qualifications

  • Minimal reading ability
  • Strong organizational habits
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Kitchen or restaurant experience preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Facilitate assembly and delivery of food order from front line to table to ensure guests are serviced quickly and efficiently and consistent presentation
  • Assemble order according to use record specifications
  • Read order ticket from the computer to organize order
  • Garnish plates and supply appropriate condiments in preparation for delivery or server pick up
  • Set up all necessary condiments and garnishments in preparation for meal periods
  • Ensure items are kept at proper temperature at all times and proper par levels are maintained
  • Breakdown, wrap, label, date and store products
  • Clean and sanitize work station
  • Perform all job duties in accordance with health department guidelines and company guidelines
  • Complete tray set up of any other required items
  • Break down trays of dirty dishes returned from dining room
  • Assist, when necessary, as time permits in any other positions as deemed necessary by floor supervisor or manager
  • Report any damage items to management
  • Perform buffet duties as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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