Food Runner

Delaware North at UBS Arena; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY is hiring seasonal Food Runners to join our Suites and Catering departments. You will expedite food from the kitchen to guests, respond to dining room needs, and participate in training opportunities for growth.

The role offers weekly pay, development opportunities, employee discounts, and flexible schedules, with additional benefits such as health and retirement options for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-shift briefing, taking note of important service information
• Collaborate with Chef, kitchen team members, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food; assist with the assembly of dishes
• Complete any required table-side service which may include taking and delivering orders and explaining the menu to guests
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations; be able to identify menu items and ingredients by appearance
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Food Runners to join our team at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York within our Suites and Catering departments.

As a Food Runner, you will be responsible for expediting food from the kitchen to our guests as quickly as possible while responding to changing needs in the dining room.

With training opportunities and mentorship, this is your chance to grow your skills at a leading hospitality company.

Pay

$19.80 - $19.80 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member's personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Attend pre-shift briefing, taking note of important service information
• Collaborate with Chef, kitchen team members, and servers to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food; assist with the assembly of dishes
• Complete any required table-side service which may include taking and delivering orders and explaining the menu to guests
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations; be able to identify menu items and ingredients by appearance
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness and organization

More about you

• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of experience or training as a Runner or Busser with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Physical requirements

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions; may include walking up and down stairs
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds for set-up, service, and clean-up
• Ability to maneuver between tables and around corners
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to take orders and prepare checks

Source: Hospitality Online