Expediter

Village-inn; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-The-Job Training

Flexible Hours

POS System

Direct Deposit Available

Friendly and Supportive Work Environs

Discounted Meals

Health Insurance if qualified

Potential for advancement (we hire mgm

Job summary

Village-inn in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an expediter to set the pace in the kitchen, ensure that a table's orders are completed together and on time, and perform quality control to meet service standards.

The expediter coordinates between servers and cooks, monitors timing, assists with final preparation, maintains food safety and sanitation, stock levels, and supports cleaning tasks to keep a clean, efficient restaurant operation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow menu specifications and recipes, read tickets and maintain an organized, sanitary work area.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure customer-responsive environment.
• Able to work in a team and communicate with co-workers and management.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly complete food orders.
• Serve as main liaison between servers and cooks.
• Communicate courteously with management, co-workers, and guests during peak hours.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and sanitation standards.
• Assist with plating and delivery of beverages, soups, salads, and desserts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and proper stock levels.
• Follow all safe food handling and health department procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Menu specifications

Fast-paced environment

Team communication

Job description

Job Summary

The expediter is responsible for setting the pace and flow in the kitchen itself. He ensures that a table's orders are completed together and on time and conducts quality control.

Responsibilities

• Make sure that all the orders are prepared in time
• Assist and manage the final preparation of different food and dishes
• Control and oversee dishes before they leave the kitchen
• Ensure adherence to all relevant quality and sanitation rules and regulations
• Provide assistance in cleaning activities

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old and meet any other state age or labor requirements.
• No one under the age of 18 may operate, clean, adjust or touch a slicer or mixer.

Benefits/Perks

• On-The-Job Training
• Flexible Hours
• POS System
• Direct Deposit Available
• Friendly and Supportive Work Environments
• Discounted Meals
• Health Insurance if qualified
• Potential for advancement (we hire management within)

Nature and Scope of Position

Ensure that all food orders are completed within time standards, according to specifications and delivered to guests in a timely manner while meeting or exceeding Service Standards.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for accurate and completed food orders in a timely manner.
• Serve as the main liaison between the servers and the cooks.
• Demonstrate respect for each individual by always communicating courteously and respectfully with management team, co-workers, and guests during peak hours.
• Ensure that food quality, presentation and specifications meet support center, food safety handling and health department standards.
• Assist servers with plating and delivery of secondary items such as beverages, soup, salads, and desserts.
• Exhibit integrity in all actions by meeting company standards in appearance, grooming, security, and sanitation. Always shows up in a pressed shirt, clean pants, non-slip shoes and a name tag.
• Adhere to and follow all safe food handling and health department procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of items needed to perform job functions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Certifications and Licenses

Not required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must be able to follow menu specifications and recipes, read tickets and maintain an organized and sanitary work area.
• Must be able to follow directions, work in a fast-paced, high-pressure customer-responsive environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and communicate with co-workers and management.
• Uses sound judgement in day-to-day decisions by applying the company’s vision, values, and cultures.

Education and Experience

Successful completion of required training program, including watching videos, completing on-the-job checklists and written quizzes.