Food Expediter/Food Runner

Description

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring that all food items are plated, presented and garnished correctly before they leave the kitchen to ensure that the orders arrive to the guests in a proper and timely manner while following all safety and health requirements. Constantly maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that all kitchen standards are being met; i.e., timing, quality and presentation.
• Responsible for set up and restocking of expediter station.
• Maintain cleanliness of outside service line.
• Responsible for garnishing and assembling the appropriate side dishes for each plate presentation; condiments, etc.
• Completes opening/closing checklists daily.
• Takes earned breaks daily.
• Check with a manager/lead prior to taking break.
• Provides helpful, positive and engaging communication to front of the house staff.
• Checks out with a lead/manager before leaving.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school background helpful.
• Able to perform simple mathematics.
• Read instructions and comprehend instructions given in English.
• Two years restaurant experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and detail oriented.
• Always remains professional and works well with others.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Able to lift 20 pounds, 10 pounds overhead.
• Able to stand for an entire shift with periodic breaks and fully extend arms over head.

Full Time, Hourly Position

Hourly Rate: $23.92 to $23.92 per hour

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability   
• 401k plan, we will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute, equivalent to 3% of your wages 
• Deferred compensation into 401(k) account at company Shareholder discretion. Eligible to begin participating after one year of service with an annual plan entry date of October 1st.     
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)  
• Paid sick leave  
• Vacation pay (3 weeks accrual after one year of service)  
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2500 / year  
• New child family leave up to 4 weeks while on approved FLMA and enrolled in company sponsored medical plan 
• 35% discount for many purchases at our Retail and F&B Experiences (Discount not applied towards alcohol or admission ticket purchases) 
• 4 friends and family admission tickets per year.  
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $500 year 
• $50 / month towards orca card or parking Supervisor $165 / month towards orca card or parking 

At Chihuly Garden and Glass, we believe in building a vibrant community by connecting people to art in meaningful ways. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.