Catering Senior Captain (Full Time)

Compass Group • Union, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Senior Captain supervises Catering Department employees and prepares and serves food at functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. The role may include driving a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions. The position is full time at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and hours that may vary. The pay range is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Three years of prior event planning experience in food service 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

• Supervises employees in the Catering Department.
• Assists in the performance appraisal process.
• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, addresses last-minute changes, and resolves problems.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled catering functions.
• Returns food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
• Distributes and collects customer comment cards at catered functions.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils within the work area.
• Cleans equipment in a timely fashion and thoroughly cleans the workstation before leaving for other assignments.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner; relays relevant customer concerns to a supervisor.
• Follows sanitation and safety principles when handling food and equipment.
• Performs 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)
• May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed