Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Position Description

POSITION TITLE:                          Food Runner

DEPARTMENT:                              Banquet, Internal Banquets, Selu Garden Cafe, The Smokehouse Coop, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, Pool Bar

GRADE/FLSA STATUS:                H7—Non-Exempt

BADGE TYPE/COLOR:                 Work Permit--Peach

REPORTS TO:                                 Supervisor, Food Service

SUPERVISES:                                    NA

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting all Sous Chefs and senior cooks with duties. Ensure food is brought from the kitchen and supporting areas to the line in a timely manner.  The Food Runner position ensures that the kitchen has the necessary items to prepare food.   They are also responsible for running plated dishes to the dining room and either assisting the service person in serving the food to the guests or serving the guests directly. 

JOB ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and gather ingredients for recipes

• Slice, dice, chop, and prepare raw products for service in the expo area at the direction of the Sous Chef or senior cook

• Utilize portion control and measuring devices

• Ensure the quality and presentation of food products prepared making sure that each dish being served meets the appropriate specs

• Provide the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times

• Rotate food products to ensure freshness

• Ability to read, understand and operate the KDS (Kitchen Display System) during service

• Ability to identify all dishes on the menu with knowledge of how they are prepared, and ingredients used

• Ability to lift service trays with plates to carry to the dining room

• Understand all allergens associated with any products being served

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Follow local health department food code rules and regulations

• Organize storage areas including dry storage, coolers, and freezers

• Maintain par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation

• Protect all company assets regarding waste, breakage, and theft

• Read, understand, and fill food requisitions as needed

• Operate and maintain kitchen production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures

• Identify meat (i.e., beef, fish, poultry, pork, etc)

• Identify fruits and vegetables

• Assist in organizing and setting up of line with cooks

• Assist cooks with production and preparation as needed

• Complete a task, even if overtime is involved

• Ensure all required logbooks and temperature logs, are maintained and verified 

• Receive and examine inventory and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications

• Properly maintain and store company inventory including utensils, cookware, and machinery 

• Share equipment with co-workers

• Calibrate pH meters and thermometers 

• Maintain and replenish hot line, salad bar, dessert station and serve dessert

• Provide fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to team members

• Maintain composure in a stressful environment

• Adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner

• Endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision and Values

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred 

• Six months kitchen experience in a high-volume establishment preferred 

• Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:

• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment 

• Possess and maintain tools to perform the necessary job functions

• Knowledge of sanitation standards and procedures

• Able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously