CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Their passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit communities. They also offer cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily, aiming to nourish the whole person, create community through great food and programming, and do what’s right, every time. The Catering Captain coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion. This role involves preparing and serving food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director, and may also include driving a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Requirements

Prior catering and/or food service experience required.
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.

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 (for full-time positions)
Dental (for full-time positions)
Vision (for full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (for full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (for full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (for full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (for full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (for full-time positions)
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.