Food Runner | Part-Time | PPL Center (Chickie's & Pete's)

Food Runner

The Food Runner supports servers and serves as a liaison between the kitchen, servers, and guests. Ensures hot food is delivered hot and cold food is delivered cold to the appropriate server and/or guests. Provide garnish, presentation, and preparation assistance in the kitchen.

This role pays an hourly rate of $9.00-$12.00

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Smile and maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver food from kitchen to appropriate server and assist server with delivery of food to guests
• Work with expeditor to ensure efficient delivery of food based on restaurant layout
• Perform food preparation duties when needed
• Follow all Chickie's & Pete's service standards
• Check food for quality and presentation before serving. All food should be presented according to menu builds
• Ensure food is transported and handled in a sanitary manner
• Deliver to-go orders to Host/Hostess stand for guest pick-up
• Assist in bussing and cleaning responsibilities
• Ensure all condiments and napkin dispensers are clean and well-stocked
• Respond appropriately to guest requests, comments and complaints and bring any issues to the attention of management
• Complete beginning, change, and end of shift duties
• Work efficiently and with a sense of urgency
• Provide garnish for specified menu items according to Menu Build
• Assist in keeping work areas clean
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced food service environment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and long hours
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength, including cleaning, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing, and handling of materials. Must be able to stand for long periods of time