Food Runner: Quick, Accurate Service with Style

Rancho Santa Fe Association

Rancho Santa Fe (CA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
401k plan to eligible employees
Sick pay after 90 days of employment

Job summary

Rancho Santa Fe Association is seeking a Food Runner/Expo helper to ensure dishes leave the kitchen promptly, arrive at the Member’s table in correct presentation, and meet temperature standards. You will bridge the kitchen and dining room, support during peak times, and help with garnish checks and plate presentation.

Eligibility includes a Food Handler certification or ability to obtain, flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a strong sense of urgency in a

Qualifications

  • Prior food running, serving, or kitchen experience preferred.
  • Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain
  • Strong sense of urgency, organization, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Retrieves completed dishes from the kitchen pass and verifies accuracy against the ticket before delivery.
  • Delivers food to the correct table and seat promptly, confirming course and item accuracy with the guest.
  • Communicates any delays, discrepancies, or quality concerns to the expo and kitchen team immediately.
  • Maintains working knowledge of daily menu items, specials, and preparations to answer basic Member questions.
  • Assists with plate presentation and garnish checks prior to service.
  • Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club's operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different duties; therefore, as an essential part of this position is to help others when the occasion arises.
  • Supports servers and bussers with clearing and resetting tables during peak service periods.
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of the expo line and runner stations.
  • Follows food safety protocols for proper holding times and temperatures.

Skills

Food running
Team player
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment
Flexible schedule

Job description

Rancho Santa Fe Association is seeking a Food Runner/Expo helper to ensure dishes leave the kitchen promptly, arrive at the Member’s table in correct presentation, and meet temperature standards. You will bridge the kitchen and dining room, support during peak times, and help with garnish checks and plate presentation.

Eligibility includes a Food Handler certification or ability to obtain, flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a strong sense of urgency in a

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