Expeditor

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Expeditor in Sioux Falls, SD to ensure timely preparation and proper presentation of dishes exactly per recipes and standards.

You will coordinate with servers and runners to deliver orders, maintain a clean, stocked line, monitor temperatures, and uphold safety practices during peak service.

Success requires strong multitasking, teamwork, attention to detail, initiative, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate should reliably multitask and manage fluctuating workloads.
• Clear communication with servers and kitchen staff is essential.
• Attention to detail and initiative are required.
• Professional image and responsible behavior are needed.
• Positive attitude is a must for a busy service period.
• Safe food handling and sanitation are top priorities.
• Team player attitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness: Ensure orders are prepared and sent out together by coordinating with servers/runners.
• Pace: Maintain brisk, organized workflow with minimal waste.
• Recipe adherence: Ensure proper presentation and temperature of each plate.
• Cleanliness: Keep kitchen and equipment clean and in like-new condition.
• Productivity: Balance quality with quantity within time constraints.
• Organization: Maintain organized station and supplies.
• Stock ahead: Anticipate needs and prep before rushes.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety & sanitation

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

2 years related experience

Job description

Job Summary: The restaurant Expeditor ensures quality and proper presentation of food in a timely manner; that food orders are prepared and assembled quickly according to recipes and procedures to avoid waste; and that the line is always stocked, neat, clean and safe.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Ensures kitchen orders are prepared in a timely manner and sent out together by directing servers and/or food runners to deliver and complete the orders
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- Ensures proper presentation of each plate and the appropriate temperature
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays