
Kitchen Runner
Portland, MEJob$18.2/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
PeopleReady is hiring Kitchen Runners in Portland, Maine, for evening shifts. The role supports kitchen and front-of-house operations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment, assisting with food preparation, assembling and delivering orders, and restocking supplies. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate and communicate well, and stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds. Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
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Full job description
Kitchen Runner
PeopleReady of South Portland, ME is now hiring Kitchen Runners in Portland, ME!
Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
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Next-day pay for many of our open positions
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The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
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The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text "READY" to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today
Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this job is $18.20 - $18.20 / hour*
What you'll be doing as a Kitchen Runner:
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Wash, sanitize, and put away dishes, utensils, pots, and kitchen equipment
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Assist with basic food preparation, including ingredient prep, portioning, and stocking stations
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Support cashiers by helping assemble and distribute food and beverage orders
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Deliver food and drinks to customers in a friendly and timely manner
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Keep kitchen, food preparation, and dining areas clean and organized
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Restock supplies, condiments, napkins, and beverage stations as needed
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Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company policies
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Assist kitchen and front-of-house staff with additional duties as assigned
Available shifts:
Shift timings - 2nd Shift (Evening)
Job requirements:
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds
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Reliable, punctual, and customer service oriented
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Previous food service experience is preferred but not required
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Background Check Required
Ready to take control of the way you work?
Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.
Please contact our South Portland, ME branch for more information
Branch #: 2801
Address: 778 Main Street, Suite #4, South Portland,ME, 04106
Email Address: [email protected]
*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.
Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates .
PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,783 open Food Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18.2/hr
- US median$17–19/hr1,923 hourly ranges
This rate, $18.20/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Food Service hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Food Service jobs in Maine and 3,783 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- 7-Eleven344 open
- Compass Group, North America334 open
- Cracker Barrel297 open
- Experience
- Food Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (536 postings).
- Education
- 21 of the 3,783 open Food Service jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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