Food Runner

Food Runner

SUMMARY: Assists all cooks with basic job duties. Ensures food is brought from the kitchen and supporting areas to the line in a timely manner. Maintains kitchen supplies necessary to prepare foods. Ensures that hot line, salad station, and dessert stations are well stocked.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports food items to the appropriate areas.
• Delivers items from the Preparation station.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked workstation in accordance with established health and safety guidelines.
• Completes all assigned side work.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

None listed. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work may include weekends, nights, and early mornings.
• Must be able to carry and balance service tray on shoulder.
• Must be able to obtain all local, state and federal regulatory permits as required by position.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• At least 6 months kitchen experience in a high volume establishment preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work in a wet and humid area with high noise levels. Must work calmly and under stress when the volume of business increases. Must be able to stand for extended periods.

Physical Requirements:

General Expectations:

• Devote himself/herself to ensuring satisfaction to customers.
• Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
• Attend company meetings as required.
• Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects.
• Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Participate in performance management.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
• Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
• Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.