Food Runner | Part-Time | Chickie's & Pete's

Oak View Group•Allentown, PA

1d•$9 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet . Position Summary The Food Runner supports servers and serves as a liaison between the kitchen, servers, and guests. Ensures hot food is delivered hot and cold food is delivered cold to the appropriate server and/or guests. Provide garnish, presentation, and preparation assistance in the kitchen. This role pays an hourly rate of $9 to $12. Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until April 10, 2026. About the Venue PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue. The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more. Chickie’s & Pete’s is a full-service bar and restaurant located within PPL Center, serving lunch Tuesday through Friday and open for events.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and long hours
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength including cleaning, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing and handling of materials.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Smile and maintain a positive attitude at all times
Deliver food from kitchen to appropriate server and assist server with delivery of food to guests
Work with expeditor to ensure efficient delivery of food based on restaurant layout
Perform food preparation duties when needed
Follow all Chickie’s & Pete’s service standards
Check food for quality and presentation before serving. All food should be presented according to menu builds
Ensure food is transported and handled in a sanitary manner
Deliver to-go orders to Host/Hostess stand for guest pick-up
Assist in bussing and cleaning responsibilities
Ensure all condiments and napkin dispensers are clean and well-stocked
Respond appropriately to guest requests, comments and complaints and bring any issues to the attention of management
Complete beginning, change, and end of shift duties
Work efficiently and with a sense of urgency
Provide garnish for specified menu items according to Menu Build
Assist in keeping work areas clean
Attend all scheduled employee meetings
Additional tasks as assigned by management