Catering Captain: Campus Event Services

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Minneapolis is hiring a full-time Catering Captain to coordinate catering staff and ensure timely service at university functions. You will prepare and serve food at scheduled events under the Catering Director's supervision, and may drive a truck to deliver to sites.

The position requires 1–2 years of catering and excellent customer service. A valid driver's license may be required; food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit may be needed

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of catering and excellent customer 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

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.
• 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.

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Minneapolis is hiring a full-time Catering Captain to coordinate catering staff and ensure timely service at university functions. You will prepare and serve food at scheduled events under the Catering Director's supervision, and may drive a truck to deliver to sites.

The position requires 1–2 years of catering and excellent customer service. A valid driver's license may be required; food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit may be needed