Food Expeditor

Position Description

Job Title: Expo

Reports to: Restaurant Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:
Coordinates, assembles, and delivers all food items from the kitchen with proper plate presentation and correct garnishes and sauces, assuring Barrio Tacos high standards of food quality and presentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies all menu items for proper portion sizes, quality standards, and plate presentation.

Uses a sense of urgency when coordinating food items to ensure ticket time standards.

Ensures accurate plating of all food items by maintaining proper portions according to spec.

Acts as final quality control between kitchen and guests by making sure all items meet Barrio Tacos standards.

Follows Barrio Tacos take out procedures and ensures all take out orders are accurate.

Sets up station according to station diagram or schematic.

Practices and maintains sanitary and safe food handling procedures at all times.

In addition to frequent hand washing, wears clean disposable gloves on both hands at all times when handling food.

Removes gloves before delivering food to guests.

Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized expo window and surrounding area, sweeping floors throughout the shift and stocking all necessary supplies.

Completes opening and closing checklists for every shift.

Completes daily side work and cleaning projects.

Makes certain all food items for guests and employees are rung in prior to items leaving the expo area.

Responsible for completing cold line check and temperature log sheet for soups and chili every two hours.

Maintains POS equipment by using the pads of fingers to ring in food items. Does not use pens, credit cards, and other miscellaneous items to ring in orders.

Smiles and displays a positive attitude and is attentive to guests’ needs when delivering food.

Maintains an excellent personal appearance by following the Vibe Guide and personal hygiene standards by being in a clean uniform prior to the start of each shift.

Appropriate hair restraint worn at all times.

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Acts as the liaison between the front of house and the back of house when communicating problems or issues.

Alerts appropriate server or manager when a customer has not been attended to.

Presents all food items by name when delivering food to guests.

Answers phone calls within two rings and follows proper Barrio Tacos phone procedures.

Maintains the Company expectations of performance and behavior in the restaurant as established in the Employee Handbook and training manual

Maintains kitchen operations through zoning of product, controlling of waste, and restaurant security policies.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Read, write and comprehend the English language
 Work with cold and extremely hot food products, utensils, dinner plates and glassware
 Work in a fast-paced environment consistent with changing business volume and demands
 Ability to learn quickly
 Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
 Ability to work as part of a team at all times
 Ability to build relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
For the safety of our employees Barrio requires that employees seek assistance when lifting any item(s) over 50lbs.

Infrequent Occasional Frequent Continuous
(1-2X per shift) (3-12X per hour) (13-30X per hour) (30 X per hour)

Floor to waist Up to 30 lbs

Waist to shoulder Up to 30 lbs

Shoulder to overhead Up to 30 lbs

Carry Up to 30 lbs

Push/pull Up to 60 lbs

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Bending X

Reaching X

Squatting/kneeling X

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not all inclusive and may change as determined by business needs.

I have read and understand the contents of this job description and am able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Signature___________________________________________________ Date____________________

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
We are committed to keeping our employees and guests safe and follow all local and state guidelines.

Application Question(s):

• Barrio is a non-smoking establishment and abides by the Ohio Smoke-free Workplace Act for both guests and employees. Employees are not permitted to smoke in or around the building, while on the clock or on break. Is this something you are going to be able to do?

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location