What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Runner position at TASTE Italian Kitchen?
At TASTE Italian Kitchen, we believe that good food brings people together. Our recipes have been passed down through generations, each one crafted with care and passion. From classic pasta dishes to freshly baked pizzas, every item on our menu is made with the finest ingredients and a lot of love.
As a food runner, you will be expected to:
As a food runner, you will be expected to:
- Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately
- Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
- Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
- Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins
- Serve welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres, upon guests’ arrival
- Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
- Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
- Remove dirty dishes and utensils
- Answer guests’ questions about ingredients and menu items
- Inform restaurant staff about customers’ feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)
- Polish silverware and glassware and return to front of house areas
