Food Runner and Dishwasher

Position Summary: Coordinate and organize processes and people to maintain smooth workflow between the kitchen and the dining areas to help ensure fast and quality service.

Duties:

• Ensure the efficient flow of orders between the servers and the kitchen
• Ensure orders are being prepared and served with the correct priority
• Assist with the final preparation of dishes
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service
• Assist with eliminating obstacles in service, food preparation and/or dishwashing
• Transfer important information between the kitchen and the service staff
• Be familiar with menu items and specials
• Assist with set up, maintenance, and break down of buffets
• Assist with food and beverage service
• Assist with bussing and resetting tables
• Wash dishes and keep service areas clean
• Clean kitchen areas including coolers, walk in refrigerator and hot line
• Operate Point of Sale system
• Complete side work, including assisting in the kitchen, refilling salt & pepper shakers, prepping napkins and silverware, etc.
• Assist with maintaining a clean work environment
• Observe health and safety precautions required to protect people and property
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Alaska Alcohol Server Training required
• Alaska Food Worker Card required
• Minimum of 6 months experience preferred
• Able to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to lead and direct people
• Able to organize, coordinate and multi-task
• Able to stay calm and productive under pressure
• Able to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision; identifying what needs to be done and following through without regular instruction to meet or exceed goals
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, to include assessing needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
• Strong conversational English language skills required; ability to speak clearly and understand what is being said by others
• Strong written and oral communication skills, to include effectively conveying information to others, and giving full attention to what other people are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Able to perform with sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally sit, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate restaurant equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of computer keyboard and/or touch pad; to verbally communicate to exchange information; to see and hear within a reasonable range for a restaurant environment with or without correction.

Work Values:

• Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Service Orientation – actively looking for ways to help people
• Analytical Thinking – analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
• Dependability – being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings, and being understanding and helpful
• Tolerance – accepting criticism, and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Integrity – being honest and ethical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.45 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16