What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Runner position at Fifty/50 Group Corporate?
A Food Runner at Professor Pizza will be in charge of running food from the kitchen expo area to Guests at tables, the bar or any other area Guests occupy. Delivery of food should be specific to a seat or position at the tables or the bar. Food Runners must announce the item that is being served when placing the item including any specific requests and/or allergies. They are constantly traveling throughout the restaurant, acting as a point of contact between the Front of House and Back of House teams. Attention to detail is essential in ensuring the correct food is provided for our Guests, especially when it comes to allergies.
Essential Functions:
- Run food from the kitchen ensuring proper presentation and delivery to Guests according to designated tables, the bar and/or seat/position numbers
- Clear plates and silverware when delivering food and restock the table with new plates and silverware as needed
- Ensure Guests have everything they need once food has been delivered
- Assist the Server throughout the course of the meal in any way necessary to ensure a positive Guest experience
- Assist Chef or Expediter in organizing, garnishing and packaging food from the kitchen
- Clean and sweep/mop the kitchen expo area and, packing/dispatch area or as directed by Chef or Expediter
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas
- Assist the restocking and replenishment of restaurant inventory and supplies
- Help bus tables as needed or directed
- Assist in light kitchen functions such as folding pizza boxes and stocking service utensils like spatulas, tongs and spoons
Other Functions:
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant Manager or immediate Supervisor
- Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items and cleaning
- Provide great Guest service and follow all of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group policies & procedures
Physical Functions:
- Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
- Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
- Be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently
- Must be able to climb and descend stairs frequently
- Will frequently reach, bend, stoop and carry
- Work in both warm and cool environments
- High levels of noise from music, Guests and Employee traffic
- Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
