CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Canteen is hiring for a full-time Catering Captain in Charlotte, NC. The role coordinates catering staff, serves and clears at functions, and supports the Catering Director to deliver events on schedule.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–3:00 pm with some evenings for events. Prior catering/food service experience is preferred; willingness to train. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous 2 years of catering and food service experience preferred.
• Willing to train.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Must possess or obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules and ensures timely service.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to functions.
• Interacts with customers and resolves issues in a service-oriented manner.
• Ensures proper presentation, temperatures, and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Food service

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: CPCC Parr Center - 1141 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, some evenings when events are scheduled. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous 2 years of catering and food service experience preferred. Willing to train!.
• Perks: Paid holidays and possible quarterly bonus!
• Pay Range: $20.00per hour to$22.00per hour.
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

About Canteen

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

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 servers permit where required by state law.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates

• 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits

• 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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, clickhere or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.