CATERING CAPTAIN (ON CALL)

Compass Group•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Culinaire is hiring on-call Catering Captains at the Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role coordinates catering staff schedules and helps ensure functions are delivered, served, and cleared on time. Under the supervision of the Catering Director, the Catering Captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages. The position requires open availability; days and hours may vary. The listed pay rate is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Requirements

Three years of catering or restaurant 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.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 maintenance of serving temperatures 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

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance and accidental death coverage
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet 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
Employee referral bonus