Runner - Toro - Urgently Hiring

JO Restaurant Group; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision)

HRA option

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

JO Restaurant Group is seeking a food runner to act as a liaison between kitchen and dining room staff. You will run hot dishes from the line to servers, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining a clear line for ongoing prep.

You will support the service team by handling orders, following chef directions, and conveying any special instructions or allergies. The role is on-site with weekday schedules and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, pleasant personality.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare station with liners, doilies, gravy boats, ramekins, spoons and pizza stands.
• Keep trays clean and lined with linen.
• Assemble food orders accurately for delivery to tables.
• Ensure special instructions are followed (e.g., sauce on side, allergies).
• Place garnishes appropriately on dishes.
• Assist expediter in wiping plates before delivery.
• Page servers to coordinate pickups and upcoming service.
• Call food orders to the line when expediter is unavailable.
• Follow chef directions for all food service tasks.
• Assist servers in carrying food to correct station/table.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Neat appearance

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Summary:

The food runner acts as a liaison between the kitchen staff and the dining room staff. He/She supports guest service by running food from the line to the server or table while it is at its hottest, keeping the line clear and available for continuous food order preparation and the quick, efficient serving of hot quality food to the guest.

Job Duties:

• Prepares station with under-liners, doilies, gravy boats, ramekins, serving spoons, pizza stands. Pizza servers, condiments and sauces that accompany and complete the presentation of all dishes offered on the menu
• Keeps trays clean and lined with unsoiled linen
• Carefully assembles food order for delivery by reading dupe thoroughly and matching food items to the table order to be filled
• Carefully checks all dupes for special instructions and makes sure that those directives are completed, e.g. sauce on side, allergies etc.
• Makes sure that garnishes are properly placed on appropriate dishes such as lemon on fish dishes
• Assists expediter in wiping clean all plates before delivery
• Pages servers to alert them to either pick up their own food or to be aware that their tables are about to be served
• Calls food orders to the line when expediter is not available
• Follows all directions given by the chef in regards to all food item service
• Assists servers in carrying food to the correct station and the correct table
• Serves food to guests always serving from the appropriate side with open armed service, never leaving food unattended at a table
• Always serves food to the proper guest position never auctioning food
• Communicates to servers and bartenders all 86’d items or counted down items as directed by the chef
• Keeps line stocked and clean before, during and after service
• Communicates all significant matters and assist in proper corrective action
• Maintain a respectful and cooperative working relationship with all other employees
• Supports bus staff and service staff when not running food

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Outgoing, pleasant personality
• Neat and professional appearance
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• 401K with employer match
• Competitive health insurance benefits (medical, dental and vision) available to members averaging only 24 hours per week
• HRA option available
• Supplementalinsurance policies through AFLAC available
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Employee discount on food

Hourly Rate Range - $10.70 - $13.20