Food Runner

2 years

Organization Overview:

The Cafe at Elawa Farm offers breakfast, lunch, coffee service, weekend brunch, and kid friendly options. The Cafe will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Our menu will be seasonal, highlighting our farms produce as well as local farmer food.

Elawa Farm Foundations mission is to steward a historic farm that enriches greater Lake County as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system. We gather community through food and agriculture with community-based programs and events.

Job Title: Food Runner/Busser

Job Summary: We are seeking a diligent and attentive Food Runner/Busser to join our restaurant team. The primary responsibilities of this role are to ensure efficient food delivery from the kitchen to guests' tables and maintain cleanliness in the dining area. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude towards supporting restaurant operations.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests' tables promptly and accurately.
• Assist in clearing and resetting tables efficiently to maintain a smooth flow of service.
• Ensure all items necessary for service (e.g., utensils, napkins) are stocked and readily available.
• Collaborate with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining area, including clearing dishes, wiping down tables, and disposing of trash.
• Provide assistance to cashier, barista and kitchen staff as needed, such as restocking and running additional items.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and cleaning duties.
• Uphold restaurant standards for quality and customer service.

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Food handler card
• Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Reports to: Elawas Barista

Supervises: N/A

Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Compensation: $15 to $17/hr, roughly 25 to 40 hours a week

Equal Opportunity Statement: Elawa Farm Foundation does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of identity.

Compensation: Hourly ($15.00 - $17.00) plus tips

Food Running

Attention to Detail

table bussing

Time Management

Customer Service Orientation

Proactive Attitude

Collaboration

Teamwork Oriented

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Multitasking

Cleanliness and Sanitation Awareness

Food Handling

Efficiency

Sanitation Policies Adherence

Supportive Teamwork

Customer Service

Positive Attitude

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Responsibility

Communication With Diverse Teams

Physical Stamina

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