Howie's Food Runner - Winter 25/26 - Weekends

Part-Time | Seasonal Positions Available

This is where we're supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there's nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you're so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Food Runner transports food from the main line to the guest, serves bread and butter and assists the line with set up by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Transports food from main line to guest tables.
  • Interacts with guests in a professional, energetic, and friendly manner.
  • Sets up the line with plates, condiments, and other garnishments.
  • Learns and memorizes table and seat numbers to serve successfully.
  • Maintains a knowledge of the menu and allergy policies.
  • Ensures dishes are plated properly and satisfactory before serving and sends back to line if not.
  • Works closely with servers, bartenders, and chef to ensure the guest receives the correct dish.
  • Communicates with supervisor, manager and servers regarding any guest complaints or requests.
  • Communicates with serves and bartenders on sold out items and low counts on food.
  • Retrieves dirty dishes and breaks them down at the dish pit.
  • Maintains a basic knowledge of food presentation, quality assurance and food allergy procedures.
  • Works closely with the chef, line cooks and chefs to ensure quality and presentation standards.
  • Cleans walls, rugs and floors on the front line.
  • Restocks and rotates stock for the next shift.
  • Assists with expedited food during slow periods and side work at the end of each shift.
Why Work At Jay Peak?

We're a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We're rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We're a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It's not for everyone but we're not looking for everyone--we're looking for you.

If You Have What It Takes, Here's What You'll Get
  • Wage: $17.00 per hour
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
  • FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
  • Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
  • Seasonal employee parties
  • Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or hr@.

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