CATERING CAPTAIN (SEASONAL) at UH Athletics

Compass Group•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for seasonal CATERING CAPTAIN positions. The University of Houston Cougars' 2026 home football games are: 🏈 Sept. 5 – Oregon State🏈 Sept. 12 – Southern🏈 Oct. 3 – UCF🏈 Oct. 17 – Oklahoma State🏈 Nov. 7 – Cincinnati🏈 Nov. 28 – Baylor. Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today! Job Summary Summary: 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. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Requirements

Prior catering supervisory experience is required.
A valid driver's license may be required.
Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

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

Opportunities for Training and Development
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
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)