Catering Captain (Full Time And Part Time)
About The Position
The Catering Captain coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely manner. Under the supervision of the Catering Director, the captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages. The position is based at Worcester State College in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is available on full-time and part-time schedules. Days and hours may vary. The fixed pay rate is $25.00 per hour. The role requires prior experience as a catering supervisor. 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. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may decline or cease during winter and summer breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a supervisor in catering 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, 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 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
- Opportunities for training and development
- 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 a choice auto and home program
- For full-time positions: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
- Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
