Food Runner

Summary Description

The Food Runner acts as a liaison between the line and service staff. Responsible for expediting all orders in a timely manner ensuring order accuracy. Transport food from kitchen to dining room while providing quality service

Essential Job Functions/Duties

Essential duties and tasks that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Practices, supports, and maintains the Mission, Vision and Values of WarHorse Gaming, LLC  
• Providing fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to team members and venue guests.  
• Maintaining current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients, and their usage) 
• Ensures food order is correct and presentation and specifications meet standards. 
• Assists servers with plating and delivery of food and beverage items. 
• Assists servers by monitoring tables closely and attend to guests needs.  
• Wiping counter areas, sinks and sweep floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation. 
• Remove trash and other refuse from workstation trash receptacle to dumpster. 
• Maintaining cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards 
• Operating and maintaining all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures 
• Providing personalized service to customers and team members. 
• Knowing and promoting current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas 
• Know and understand the expectations of this job description and deliver results. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Must be 19 years or older.
• High school diploma. GED, or relevant experience.
• Food & Beverage experience.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Required to taste and smell foods.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond expectations in the operation of the venue.
• Must be able to tolerate industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Must be willing to contribute to discussions of performance improvement and analysis.
• Must be able to maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and uphold company appearance/dress standards.
• Must be able to take constructive criticism with a professional attitude.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Guest Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Ethical Conduct
• Stress Management/Composure

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel is not required for this position.

WORK HOURS: Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, Team members must be able to work varying-schedules to reflect the business needs of the property

Certification Requirements

Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? No

Gaming License Required? Ability to secure and maintain NE Gaming License

Other Certifications? ServSafe, Food Handlers

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Native American descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Requirements Assessment

Rating Scale

0 – Not Applicable to This Position

1 – Normal: Conditions Similar to Everyday Life

2 – Above Average: Beyond Normal Levels

3 – Extreme: Extraordinary Levels

Critical Job Elements: For the questions that follow, use the rating scale above to describe the job.

Work Environment

2 Accessibility of all worksites required for the position

1 Exposure to weather and temperature extremes

1 Exposure to darkness

2 Exposure to cramped spaces

3 Exposure to loud noises

1 Exposure to chemicals and fumes

1 Exposure to dust

1 Exposure to heights

2 Exposure to work safety hazards

1 Exposure to secondhand smoke

2 Amount of overtime/extended work hours required

Physical Effort

2 Physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed

2 Physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place

2 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

2 Physical strength to handle routine kitchen materials and tools

3 Dexterity of hands and fingers

2 Dexterity of feet

2 Physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control

2 Coordination: including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.

2 Endurance: prolonged physical activity with limited opportunity to rest

Mental Effort

2 Concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks

2 Memory, considering the amount and type of information

2 Complexity of decision making

2 Time pressure of decision making

2 Analytical thinking

2 Conceptual thinking

1 Ability to compute basic math calculations

Communication

1 Fluency in English

1 Fluency in another language preferred.

2 Verbal communication

2 Written communication

2 Non-verbal communication

Sensory Abilities

2 Ability to see

2 Ability to distinguish colors

2 Ability to hear

2 Ability to smell

2 Ability to taste

2 Sense of touch