CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is hiring a full-time Catering Captain. This role coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure events are delivered, served and cleared on time, and may involve driving to venues.

Requirements include 3 years of catering experience and the ability to obtain a food handler's permit (or alcohol server's permit where required). Pay is $17.00–$18.00 per hour; schedule varies with catering events.

Qualifications

• 3 years of catering experience required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol server's permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff workload and schedules for events.
• Ensures proper setup, service, and cleanup at functions.
• Interacts with customers and resolves issues during events.
• May drive a vehicle to deliver food and beverages to functions.
• Follows HACCP standards and maintains sanitation of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Location: Southern Utah University

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING CAPTAIN position.
• Address: 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT 84720. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary, based on catering events. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 3 years of prior professional catering experience is required.
• Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $18.00 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

• A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol server's permit where required by state law.

The 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 Choice Auto and Home Program

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.