Food Runner

For hourly employees, we offer tip-pool earnings and access to company health insurance. Full-time employees (30+ hours) receive discounted health-insurance rates. Employees enrolled in medical coverage also receive company-paid $20,000 life insurance. Additional benefits include food and merchandise discounts and one week of paid time off after two years.

Job Description

At La Presa Taqueria, we're taking the spirit of true Tex-Mex—tacos, enchiladas, bold salsas and big personality—and giving it the respect it deserves. Real ingredients. Real technique. Real pride.

We are looking for a dedicated runner to join our team. Responsibilities include:

• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests quickly and accurately
• Assist the service team
• Maintain a clean and organized dining room
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential

Benefits

At La Presa, we value our team members and are committed to taking care of you as part of our family. For employees working 30+ hours per week, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance, with a portion of the premium covered by the company.
• Dental and vision insurance to support your overall well-being.
• Generous employee food discounts, giving you a chance to enjoy our delicious Tex-Mex cuisine at a reduced cost.

We believe in celebrating our team, so you'll also be invited to fun company parties where we come together to recognize and appreciate everyone's hard work. Join us and experience the benefits of being part of the La Presa family!

Versión en Español

Descripción del Puesto

En La Presa Taquería, estamos llevando el espíritu del verdadero Tex-Mex—tacos, enchiladas, salsas atrevidas y mucha personalidad—y dándole el respeto que merece. Ingredientes reales. Técnica real. Orgullo real.

Buscamos un runner dedicado para unirse a nuestro equipo. Las responsabilidades incluyen:

• Entrega la comida de la cocina a los clientes de manera rápida y precisa
• Apoya al equipo de servicio
• Mantiene el comedor limpio y organizado
• Se requiere gran atención al detalle y trabajo en equipo

Beneficios

En La Presa, valoramos a los miembros de nuestro equipo y estamos comprometidos a cuidarte como parte de nuestra familia. Para los empleados que trabajan más de 30 horas por semana, ofrecemos un paquete completo de beneficios que incluye:

• Seguro médico, con una parte de la prima cubierta por la empresa.
• Seguro dental y de visión para apoyar tu bienestar general.
• Generosos descuentos en alimentos para empleados, dándote la oportunidad de disfrutar nuestra deliciosa cocina Tex-Mex a un costo reducido.

Creemos en celebrar a nuestro equipo, por lo que también serás invitado a divertidas fiestas de la empresa donde nos reunimos para reconocer y apreciar el esfuerzo de todos. ¡Únete a nosotros y experimenta los beneficios de ser parte de la familia La Presa!

REQUIREMENTS

Tex-Mex has taken some hits over the years. It’s been called fake, cheap, even “inauthentic Mexican food.” But here’s the truth: real Tex-Mex isn’t a knock-off. It’s one of America’s oldest regional cuisines, born where Mexican and Indigenous traditions came together in kitchens across Texas.

We’ve traveled from Puerto Escondido to Mexico City, from San Antonio to Argyle, Texas, chasing the roots of this food and the stories behind it. What we found wasn’t fast food, it was soul food, forged through culture, resilience, and flavor that runs deep.

La Presa is our way of honoring that. We’re taking the spirit of true Tex-Mex – tacos, enchiladas, bold salsas and big personality – and giving it the respect it deserves. Real ingredients. Real technique. Real pride.

It’s time to reintroduce Tex-Mex to Mississippi…

Not inauthentic. Not fake. Just damn good food with a story to tell.