Food Runner

1032 South Loop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage + tips

Free meals

Telehealth benefits

Paid time off after 1 year

Sick & Safe leave

401k

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nando's North America is hiring a Food Runner/Server to support delivering hot meals to guests, set and reset tables, and maintain clean service areas. You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team with practical responsibilities that keep the dining flow smooth.

We offer full-time and part-time hours, a competitive base wage with tips, and benefits including paid time off after one year, sick and safe leave, and health options for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction and to work in a team.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Knowledge and comprehension of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Basic English language and professional communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Transport food from the kitchen to the appropriate table and announce the food to the guest.
• Keep a smile on your face while cleaning, setting and resetting tables, and assisting with station duties.
• Work with the team to exceed guest expectations and provide the Nando’s experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Basic English

Job description

Nando's PERi-PERi- Food Runner/Server

#EveryoneIsWelcome

We areNOW HIRINGfor our Nando's team! Full-time and part-time hours are available!We offer a fun and rewarding job with a great supportive atmosphere.Whether you're looking to start your restaurant career or need to earn a few bucks -

PERKS + BENEFITS:

• Competitive base wageplus average of$3-$4 in tips per hour worked
• FREEmeal while on shift
• FREEtelehealth medical and mental benefits for you and your family
• Earn PTOafter 1 year andSick & Safeleave immediately
• 401k plan
• Opportunities for advancement through internal development program

Food Runner/Server:

Food Runners are vital to providing the Nando’s experience. Food Runners ensure that food reaches the correct guest in a timely manner. Food Runners transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate table and announce the food to the guest. Food Runners keep a smile on their face while they clean, set and re-set tables continuously, assuming responsibility for station, tables and side duties. Runners work with our team to exceed our guests’ expectations and to provide the Nando’s experience.

Minimum requirements and expectations:

• Ability to take direction and to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
• Knowledge and comprehension of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Basic English language and professional communication skills are required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to independently lift to 15lbs for an extended period
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs with food items and dishes throughout your shift
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Hand-eye coordination
• Reaching, bending twisting, stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting overhead
• Must be able to climb stairs in restaurants that have multiple levels

Nando's North Americaprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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