Food Runner

Title Food Runner Role Overview A food runner helps the wait staff and bartenders improve the dining experience for customers. They play a crucial part in a restaurant, performing a range of duties including assisting guests with orders, running out foods to the guests table, and retrieving empty plates on their way back. Responsibilities & Duties Primary job functions include loading food onto the runner’s cart, double checking orders, running food out from kitchen to customer, making sure customers receive accurate food Menu knowledge should be extensive. Awareness and ability to describe all food, drink, and special menu items, if asked by a guest Attention to detail and organization skills to ensure the correct food orders are matched to the correct guest Cleaning and refilling all food plates, bowls, and utensils Ability to lift boxes occasionally up to 25lbs. Standing on one’s feet in a fast paced environment for a period of approximately 4 hours or longer At the end of the shift, the dining room is broken down and reset for the next day’s service, including all busser carts, soup trays, kitchen tools, and garbage pails cleaned/lined Maybe asked to perform other related tasks or duties as deemed necessary Qualifications Minimum - No prior restaurant experience is necessary Preferred - 1+ years prior restaurant experience Employee Perks/Benefits Flexible schedule Employee 20% off Discount Fun and lively work environment with potential for growth What to wear: KPOT will provide employees with two KPOT shirts Employees are to wear black pants and non-slip work shoes Job Type: Part-time Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Ontario Trillium Foundation