What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Runner position at Downtown Blues?
Summary
Responsible for quickly and accurately delivering orders from the kitchen to customers at the restaurant. A Food Runner should work closely with waiters and kitchen staff members to keep the expedition counter clear for new orders. Maintain a clean environment for the restaurant patron throughout the dining experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Delivering food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
● Acting as the point of contact between the front of the house and back of the house staff.
● Communicating food orders to chiefs, paying attention to priorities (e.g. food allergies.)
● Deliver food to tables on large tray
● Cleans large and small trays and tray stands to be ready for service
● Keeps the station restocked throughout the shift.
● Knowledge of table numbers and restaurant configuration
● Keep the restaurant and work station clean, neat and organized.
● Have knowledge of food and beverage menus
● Assemble plates properly and in an efficient manner.
● Tracks cooking times on all orders, checks finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation.