Catering Captain (Full Time)

Compass Group • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Catering Captain coordinates catering staff schedules and ensures catered functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely manner. Under the supervision of the Catering Director, the captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages. The role involves coordinating with function leaders, guiding catering staff, serving guests, and maintaining food quality, safety, sanitation, and equipment.

Requirements

• Front-of-house and/or catering experience; willing to train.
• 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

• Determine workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, address 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, and follow HACCP standards.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Ensure proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
• Perform 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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