Food Runner

**POSITION PURPOSE**:
The Food Runner are responsible for delivering the food from the kitchen to a customer in a restaurant. They are also responsible for ensuring that each customer receives the correct order.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Deliver food orders to a variety of customers in a timely manner.

2. Alert servers when tables need attention

3. Double check the order before it goes to a customer

4. Carry loads of soiled dishes to the dishwasher to be cleaned

5. Occasionally check on customers to handle any impromptu requests or issues.

6. Cleans large and small trays and tray stands to be ready for service.

7. Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to optimize our guests dining experience.

8. Empty trash receptacles when necessary

9. Be able to remain focused and on-task during busy hours

**OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Work performed and composed of a variety of different tasks, calling for use of judgment, and compliance with policies and procedures. Must be both a team player and self-starter.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Restaurant or customer service experience preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification card
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Working knowledge of sanitation procedures

**WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:
1. Must be able to lift, carry, push & pull up to 50 lbs with assistance

2. Must be willing to work swing shifts, weekends and holidays as directed by General Manager

3. Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally

4. Must be able to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis