CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Village of Colonie, NY
•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Mazzone Hospitality is hiring a full-time Catering Captain in Albany, New York. The role coordinates catering staff schedules and helps ensure each function is delivered, served, and cleared on time. 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. The position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The pay range is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. Previous catering captain experience is required. A valid driver’s license may be required, and the employee must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates are also offered a retirement plan, Associate Shopping Program, health and wellness programs, a discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home programs. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

  • Previous catering captain 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.

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, 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
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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