Catering Captain (On Call)

Compass Group•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Culinaire is hiring an on-call Catering Captain at the Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role coordinates catering staff schedules and helps ensure functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely manner. Under the supervision of the Catering Director, the Catering Captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered events. The schedule is on call, with variable days and hours; open availability is required. More schedule details are provided during the interview. Culinaire provides upscale food and beverage management services to national accounts, including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. The company emphasizes associate career paths, safety, and success, as well as quality food and service for clients and guests.

Requirements

Three years of catering or restaurant experience 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.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Open availability is required.

Responsibilities

Determine workload requirements from catering orders.
Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, handle last-minute changes, and resolve problems.
Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items.
Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.
Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
Assemble and deliver food and supplies to scheduled locations.
Serve food and beverages to guests.
Return food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, following HACCP standards.
Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
Ensure food is prepared according to approved recipes and production standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.