Restaurant Food Runner (AM & PM Shifts) - InterContinental Houston

IHG • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Expedite food from kitchen to customer to ensure prompt service of meals to guests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen, outlet or other designated areas
• Handling food, objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Communicating with other people, listening and following up on basic guest requests.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Some prior food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the wait staff in the service of food in accordance with the established standards.
• Set up station in the kitchen.
• Deliver food from kitchen to guests table. Place food in proper position and announce food as it is placed in front of guest, if required.
• Maintain the orderly upkeep of coolers and storage areas.
• Maintain all assigned food production service areas in an orderly manner in compliance with sanitation and health regulations.
• Assist in table set up and cleaning when required. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant in all areas.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Guest Services.
• May assist with other duties as needed, such as welcoming, greeting and seating guests, counting and exchanging soiled linen, polishing glassware or silverware, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Room discount
• Training
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED