Food Runner

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Dining discounts

Wellness resources

Part-time medical membership

Job summary

Goode Company is seeking a part-time Food Runner to bridge the kitchen and service team with efficient plate delivery and attentive table support.

Applicants should be able to learn menus quickly, communicate allergy and modification details, and maintain food temperatures and presentation during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or hospitality experience is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification is preferred (or required by local health regulations).
• Strong memory and quick menu learning support accurate, timely service.

Responsibilities

• Match plates to tables and deliver to guests promptly and accurately.
• Communicate allergies, modifications, and missing items to the kitchen and service team.
• Protect food quality and temperature during delivery and service.
• Assist with table maintenance, resets, and guest requests as needed.
• Maintain clean and stocked service areas and complete assigned side work.

Skills

Memory

Menu knowledge

Urgency

Accuracy

Communication

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

About the Employer BrandAt Goode Company, food is how we tell the story of Texas—its people, places, traditions, and hospitality. Since 1977, our restaurants have been built around honest cooking, genuine connection, and the belief that every guest should feel welcomed and well cared for.The RoleThe Food Runner delivers food promptly and accurately while connecting the kitchen and service team through clear communication and attentive table support.What You’ll DoMatch plates to tickets and deliver food to the correct guests and positions.Use accurate menu language and communicate allergies, modifications, and missing items promptly.Protect food temperature, presentation, and safe handling during delivery.Assist with table maintenance, water, clearing, resets, and guest requests as assigned.Maintain clean, stocked service and pickup areas.Complete opening, running, closing, and assigned side work.Benefits & PerksWeekly payroll.Team member food and dining discounts.Access to wellness resources and support services.Part-time medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year, subject to plan terms and eligibility.Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours, subject to plan terms and eligibility.Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.What You’ll BringRestaurant or hospitality experience is preferred.Strong memory, menu-learning ability, urgency, accuracy, and communication.Ability to carry multiple plates safely and move efficiently through busy service areas.Food Handler CertificationPhysical & Schedule RequirementsStand and walk for extended periods throughout a restaurant shift.Frequently bend, reach, carry, and move through active guest and service areas.Regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.Work around food, beverages, cleaning products, noise, and changing temperatures.Maintain availability for a varied schedule that may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.