Job Duties A food runner delivers prepared dishes from the kitchen to guests promptly, accurately, and professionally, ensuring food quality and temperature. They bridge the gap between back-of-house (kitchen) and front-of-house (servers), and communicating guest needs to the staff.

Core Responsibilities

Prompt Delivery: Delivering food from the kitchen to the correct guest promptly, often in high-volume environments.
Order Accuracy: Checking tickets for accuracy and ensuring proper garnishes, special requests, and food temperatures.
Kitchen-to-Front Communication: Acting as the main link between chefs and service staff.
Side Work: Restocking, cleaning trays, and completing opening/closing duties.

Key Requirements & Skills
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand/walk for long shifts and lift heavy trays.
Communication: Effective communication with kitchen and service staff.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate, high-quality food presentation.
Speed & Efficiency: Working quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Experience: Previous experience as a food expeditor, runner, or similar entry-level restaurant role is often preferred.

Common Tasks
Verifying table numbers and seat positions.
Refilling beverages.
Reporting guest complaints to management
Strong communication and multitasking skills.
Arrive on time, in full clean uniform.
Maintain personal hygiene (clean nails, tidy hair, minimal fragrance).

Minimum Education Required None

Minimum Experience Required None, we will train you!

Compensation based on experience and performance

Shift Second (Evening)

Number of Openings 4

Public Transportation Accessible No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes

Physical Required No

Drug Test Required No

Compensation $16.00 - $18.00 / Hourly

Additional Compensation Profit sharing

Postal Code 56649

Job Type Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

62088

Job Benefits

Generous employee discounts

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