Food Runner

Description

 Willamette Valley Vineyards is looking for an energetic, team player, and customer-focused individual to be part of our fast-paced retail department. You will learn something new every day while you support the efforts to continue telling the Oregon Wine Story. 

This is a temporary part-time position with weekend availability needed at this time.

The main responsibility of this position is to deliver food to guests in a hospitable, professional, and knowledgeable manner. This position acts as a connection between the Tasting Room daily operations and the Kitchen.

The Food Runner Position Offers:

• Competitive pay with a tip pool
• Generous team member discounts on dining, wine and merchandise
• Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company

Primary Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of all the ingredient details of every dish on the menu.
• Delivering food to guests quickly and efficiently.
• Communicating clearly with the kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Maintains ultimate cleanliness in the kitchen, dining room and service stations during the entire shift.
• Supports the Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.

Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employees may perform other duties at the
discretion and as assigned by their supervisor and/or company leadership.

Requirements

• A valid/current Food Handler’s Card
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Lift 40lbs and navigate stairs and hilly terrain.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment being exposed to extreme heat, wet, cold, and humid conditions
• Ability to work well under pressure, be professional, efficient, detail-oriented, and courteous.
• Standing for long periods of time and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Work weekends, evenings on-site winery events, and holidays.
• Build team dynamics and synergy across departments.