CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 39,950 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Eurest USA in Bloomington, IN is hiring a Catering Captain to coordinate catering staff, ensure timely service, and assist with food preparation at scheduled functions.

You may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages; position requires 3–5 years of progressive catering or high‑volume restaurant experience; full-time with mornings, afternoons, and weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in catering, banquets, corporate dining, or high‑volume restaurants.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• A valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol server’s permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering experience

Banquets

High-volume dining

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time CATERING CAPTAIN position. Location: Novo Nordisk – 1300 South Patterson, Bloomington, IN 47403 (online applications only). Schedule: full‑time with flexibility for mornings, afternoons, and weekends. Requirement: 3–5 years of progressive experience in catering, banquets, corporate dining, or high‑volume restaurants. Internal employee referral bonus available. Pay range: $29.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all 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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (may be required).
• A valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol server’s permit where required by state law.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Legal Information

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.