CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass GroupWayne, NJ
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. What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Requirements

  • Must have previous catering leadership experience and 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
  • 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)
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