Food Runner

Cobblestone Creek Country Club; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Cobblestone Creek Country Club is looking for a part-time Food Runner in Lawrence Township, NJ. The role involves ensuring prompt service to members and guests, acting as a liaison between the kitchen and servers, and maintaining cleanliness in service areas.

The ideal candidate will have a food handler's permit and alcoholic beverage certification, along with the ability to manage food orders and assist in banquet settings. Physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the kitchen and servers.
• Carry food trays to appropriate tables and serve food to guests.
• Prepare service stations, clear and reset tables.

Skills

Ability to recognize hazards and follow safety practices

Knowledge of emergency response roles

Education

One month of related experience or training

Tools

Food handler’s permit

Alcoholic beverage certification

Job description

Job Location: Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 hourly
Job Title: Food Runner
Related Title: Expediter, Busser
Reports to: Dining Room Captain
Superviser: No supervisory duties are included in this position.
Classification: Part-Time

Job Summary

Ensures prompt and polite service to the members and guests. Serves as the liaison between the kitchen and servers. Carries food trays to appropriate tables and serves food to guests. Responsible for preparing service stations, clearing and resetting tables, removing all trays from the dining/banquet rooms, and cleaning and closing service stations.

Job Tasks / Duties

• Assists servers
• Ensures all service stations in the kitchen are stocked and ready for service
• Ensures plated hot food leaves the kitchen quickly
• Carefully matches all food items to correct orders
• Carries food trays to tables using the correct seat positions on the ticket
• Makes sure service stations are clean, clutter‑free, and that the kitchen floor is clean and safe
• Ensures that bread, soup, and other food products are available
• Ensures that all items in “to go” orders are correctly assembled and labels them by stapling the ticket to the bag
• Wipes up spills or drips on the rims of dishes and ensures consistent plate presentation
• Assists in the dining room with clearing soiled dishes, filling waters, and setting the dining room
• Breaks down and cleans service stations in the kitchen at the end of the shift
• Reports complaints to manager on duty when received
• Opens meeting rooms and function areas prior to the start of the meetings and functions
• Empties trash from meeting rooms and function areas
• Verifies that all scheduled functions are set according to banquet event order specifications
• Responsible for the cleanliness and order of all public areas adjacent to banquet functions
• Responsible for storing equipment and materials properly and in the correct areas
• Ensures all storerooms and equipment storage areas are orderly and clean
• Sets up indoor meeting and outdoor banquet function areas with the appropriate equipment and materials
• Inspects equipment for defects, cleanliness, or maintenance needs and reports to the supervisor
• Sets up lighting, props, floral arrangements, decorations, etc., as specified in the banquet event orders
• Responsible for setting coffee breaks according to food and beverage standards
• Retrieves and returns function linens to proper locations
• Prepares all banquet functions for the following day according to the supervisor’s directions and banquet event order
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Education and Experience

One month of related experience or training.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations

• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food handler’s permit
• Alcoholic beverage certification
• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach
• Push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds
• Continuous repetitive motions
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment