Food runner

Food Runner Duties And Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties of a Food Runner center around their ability to deliver food correctly to the customers who ordered it. That may seem simple, but there's actually quite a bit more involved in being a Food Runner including these major duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver food orders to customers quickly and accurately
• Uphold sanitation and food safety principles
• Bus tables by removing dirty dishes and trash
• Check in with customers to ensure their experience is satisfactory
• Relay reports of customer satisfaction to the management and relevant parties
• Ensure patrons have all the appropriate tableware they need to properly enjoy their food
• Assist setting up tables before service with appropriate utensils, napkins and decorations
• Handle various impromptu requests from customers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Must be mobile and able to move throughout all areas of the restaurant.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and climb as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.