At La Vida Cantina, we are passionate about our restaurant - and the people who join our team. We are excited to add Food Runners who are motivated, enthusiastic, and have outstanding customer service and organizational skills. We are looking to fill multiple vacancies. We are a professional work environment that adheres to HR policies and procedures, including timekeeping and code of conduct requirements. Reliable transportation to and from work is required. The regular work schedule will include nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime hours.
Interviews for qualified candidates will be scheduled by Human Resources or the General Manager. Applicants will be required to submit a resume and complete an Employment Application. La Vida Cantina is an ADA Compliant, Equal Opportunity, and Military Friendly Employer who observes all federal I-9 requirements. We are also adhering to all COVID-19 health and safety requirements. Positions and responsibilities are listed below.
Food Runner: Must be 21 years of age or older to apply. Candidates must be passionate about guest service and providing an excellent guest experience. You must have strong organizational skills for food tickets and getting the orders delivered to the guest in a timely manner.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)-
- Setting up the front line with the small wares, plate ware, and equipment needed to effectively serve all food items
- Keeping the station restocked, cleaning small, large trays and tray stands, reading order tickets, and placing them onto the ticket minder
- Tracking cooking times on all food orders and checking them for plate presentation, appearance, and the proper degree of doneness
- Garnishing finished entrees according to the restaurant’s procedures and specifications and assisting servers as needed, to improve the dining experience of guests
- Performing all job duties while complying with all safety practices and guidelines and reporting any accidents or injuries and unsafe acts or conditions to the Chef or other Manager on duty
- Completing closing duties correctly at the end of each shift and assisting the Chef and other kitchen employees in keeping the kitchen clean and with closing duties
- Performing all side work in the front and back of the restaurant as scheduled or assigned by the management
- Delivering orders to guests’ tables while the food is still hot and notifying waitstaff when orders are ready
* Must have active CA Food Handler Certification
* Responsibilities may change depending on business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to Commute:
- Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Costa Mesa, CA 92627: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
