CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Flik Independent School Dining is hiring a full-time Catering Captain at Loomis Chaffee in Windsor, Connecticut. The position 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 for scheduled functions and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages. The schedule is Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; flexibility is required. The listed pay range is $20.00 to $22.50 per hour. Previous experience is preferred. 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. Flik Independent School Dining serves private and independent schools across 300 communities. Its associates provide foodservice experiences using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and offer nutrition education programs. The company describes its approach as nourishing the whole person, building community through food and programming, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Full-time associates are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates also have access to a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, a discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits, and a choice auto and home program. Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
Requirements
- 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.
- Flexibility is required for the stated Friday and Saturday schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is preferred.
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 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-temperature maintenance while following 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)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service available at select locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
