Kitchen Runner

Miami Valley Gaming; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Gaming is seeking a Kitchen Runner to support Food & Beverage operations. The role focuses on moving products between outlets, organizing supplies, and assisting kitchen staff with basic prep as needed.

The position requires adherence to sanitation standards, ability to lift 30–50 pounds, and attentiveness to guest inquiries about ingredients and food preparation. This role supports Stewarding and Kitchen teams to maintain smooth service.

Responsibilities

• Follow industry standards for sanitation and the handling, storage and labeling of product.
• Establish the order product will be received and put away in appropriate refrigerators/freezers and dry storage for systematic rotation of stock in accordance with FIFO procedures.
• Determine when and how items are to be consolidated in the warehouse area for inspection, transfer, or placement in proper storage areas.
• Successfully complete training for operating equipment used in receiving and storage of materials, i.e. manual lift dolly.
• Verify quantity and identity of materials as shown on the receipt document.
• Inspect shipments for expiration dates, perishable and deteriorative nature of specific items to eliminate costly and wasteful expenditure of material. Report any damaged or sub-par product to supervisor.
• Complete opening and closing side work as assigned.
• Unpack product and put away product as defined by departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Able to identify what product should be in freezer, refrigerator, non-refrigerated, or chemical.
• Carry trays, push carts, bend and lift.
• Provide quick and attentive assistance to any issue that may occur in kitchen or delivery areas.
• Knowledgeable about food preparation and ingredients in order to answer guest's questions.
• May perform minimal prep duties to assist cooks.
• Communicate with and assist Stewarding/Kitchen team when necessary.
• Able to lift and carry items weighing 30-50 pounds.

Job description

Kitchen Runner is responsible for making sure all products are transferred as necessary between outlets. Responsible for organizing food and consumable supplies, chemicals, and paper products for the Food & Beverage Department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow industry standards for sanitation and the handling, storage and labeling of product.
• Establish the order product will be received and put away in appropriate refrigerators/freezers and dry storage for systematic rotation of stock in accordance with FIFO procedures.
• Determine when and how items are to be consolidated in the warehouse area for inspection, transfer, or placement in proper storage areas.
• Successfully complete training for operating equipment used in receiving and storage of materials, i.e. manual lift dolly.
• Verify quantity and identity of materials as shown on the receipt document.
• Inspect shipments for expiration dates, perishable and deteriorative nature of specific items to eliminate costly and wasteful expenditure of material. Report any damaged or sub-par product to supervisor.
• Complete opening and closing side work as assigned.
• Unpack product and put away product as defined by departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Able to identify what product should be in freezer, refrigerator, non-refrigerated, or chemical.
• Carry trays, push carts, bend and lift.
• Provide quick and attentive assistance to any issue that may occur in kitchen or delivery areas.
• Knowledgeable about food preparation and ingredients in order to answer guest's questions.
• May perform minimal prep duties to assist cooks.
• Communicate with and assist Stewarding/Kitchen team when necessary.
• Able to lift and carry items weighing 30-50 pounds.