What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Runner position at PIsces Rising Fine Dining?
Food Runner
Responsibilities:
• Picks up food product for orders placed by the service staff and delivers the meal to our guests.
• 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.
• Sets up the front line with the equipment, plate ware, and small wares needed to effectively serve all food products.
• Keeps station restocked throughout the shift.
• Cleans large and small trays and tray stands to be ready for service.
• Reads order tickets as they arrive and place onto ticket minder.
• Tracks cooking times on all orders, checks finished product for proper degree of doneness, appearance, and plate presentation.
• Garnishes finished entrees according to house specifications and procedures.
• Assists the server as needed to optimize the guest’s dining experience.
• Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift.
• Reports any unsafe condition, unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the chef or other manager on duty.
• Correctly completes closing duties at the end of each shift.
• Assists Chef and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.
• Completes all side work in the front and/or back of the house as assigned and scheduled by the members of the management team.
Food Runner Qualifications / Skills:
• Customer service
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Verbal communication
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• Hospitality-related kitchen experience preferred
• Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law