Catering Captain (Full Time)

Compass Group • Wayne, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING CAPTAIN position. This role coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion. The Catering Captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions. At FLIK, we believe a job is the start of a career where you can flourish, driven by diversity of thought and inclusion for all.

Requirements

• Must have previous catering leadership experience.
• Must have open availability as event schedules can vary.
• Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs to set up and break down for events.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate catering experience is highly preferred!

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

• Free meals
• Uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed