FOOD RUNNER (45883)

Jimbo's; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discount

Free box items

Performance reviews

Quarterly bonus

Happy hour bonus

Birthday bonus

Job summary

Jimbo’s in San Diego is seeking a Food Runner to deliver high-quality food in a safe, sanitary environment. You will prepare items for the salad bar and hot case, stock, and present dishes while delivering excellent customer service on the floor.

Responsibilities include maintaining temperatures, assisting with soups and menu items, and ensuring signage and labeling are accurate. A Health Dept certificate is preferred; ability to multitask and work with a friendly team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must understand Health Department regulations and obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.
• Friendly and outgoing personality with good customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for salad bar and hot case with organized, efficient cooking.
• Cook and heat prepared foods within time/temperature guidelines.
• Stock and present hot case and salad bar; maintain appealing displays.
• Set up salad bar, soup station, and hot bar within time standards.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workstation and proper labeling/rotation of items.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting guests on the floor.

Skills

Friendly and outgoing personality

Basic cutlery and cooking skills

Ability to use kitchen equipment

Prioritize and multitask

Read and understand recipes

Perform basic math for recipes

Understand health regulations

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate (within 10 days)

Tools

Knives and kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 01 CARMEL VALLEY - San Diego, CA 92130

Salary Range: $19.50 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Kitchen

Overall Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
• 401k plan – Employer matching
• Paid time off accruals
• 20% Employee discount
• Free Box Items for employees
• Performance reviews (60-day, 6-month, Annual)
• Quarterly Bonus*
• Happy Hour Bonus*
• Birthday Bonus*

*For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.

General Purpose

Deliver high-quality food in a safe and sanitary environment to Jimbo’s customers, ensuring all products adhere to store standards and guidelines. The Food Runner is responsible for food preparation, cooking and heating foods for service, maintaining the Hot Food Case/Bar and Salad Bar, while delivering excellent customer service.

Essential Duties

• Prepare food for the salad bar and hot case, ensuring organized and efficient cooking and heating.
• Cook and heat prepared foods for service under time and temperature guidelines.
• Stock and present the hot case and salad bar in an appealing way throughout the day.
• Set up the salad bar, soup station, and hot bar/case within specified time standards.
• Maintain a well-stocked service area, handling tasks such as changing pans, labeling, restocking, and cleaning.
• Uphold quality food handling standards, including proper preparation, rotation, and storage in compliance with health regulations.
• Monitor and maintain proper temperatures in the hot case, recording temperature logs.
• Assist in preparing soups and other menu selections.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers on the floor.
• Keep the work area clean, sanitary, and well-stocked, complying with Health Department regulations.
• Organize daily menu production based on the production list.
• Ensure accurate department signage with product ingredients.
• Foster open communication and cooperation with Deli/Kitchen staff and assist customers within Customer Service Standards.
• Keep areas well stocked with packaging options.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to achieve department and store goals.
• Attend scheduled department and store meetings.
• Safely use knives and other equipment according to guidelines.
• Adhere to deli department and store policies outlined in the Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance in compliance with the Dress Code policy.

Work Environment

Work under various conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods. Safely operate around kitchen machinery and sharp knives.

QualificationsQualifications

• Understand and follow Health Department regulations, obtaining a Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.
• Awareness of handling allergen-containing products.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Basic cutlery and cooking skills.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment as per specifications.
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Read and understand recipes, including extending recipes.
• Perform basic math for recipe measurements.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted throughout any assigned shift.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
• Stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.