CATERING CAPTAIN (ON CALL)

Compass Group • DC

111d • $35

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for on call CATERING CAPTAIN positions at Occasions Caterers located at 655 Taylor Street, Washington, DC 20017. The schedule is on call, with days and hours varying; more details will be provided during the interview. The position requires two years of previous experience in catering. The fixed pay rate is $35.00 per hour, and there is an internal employee referral bonus available. Since 1986, Occasions Caterers has worked closely with clients to create remarkable events, maintaining a boutique approach to full-service catering with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning, and gracious service. The company values excellence, integrity, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Requirements

• Two years of previous experience in catering is required.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director.
• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.
• Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Returns food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to catering facility.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical (for full-time positions)
• Dental (for full-time positions)
• Vision (for full-time positions)
• Life Insurance/AD (for full-time positions)
• Disability Insurance (for full-time positions)
• Commuter Benefits (for full-time positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (for full-time positions)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (for full-time positions)

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees