CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health benefits

Discount marketplace

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bon Appétit at Luther College in Decorah, IA is hiring a full-time Catering Captain to coordinate staff schedules, deliver, serve and clear functions as part of the catering team.

As a Catering Captain you will prepare and serve food, supervise staff, handle setup, maintain food safety, and work with the Catering Director. Previous catering experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff workload and schedules.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to functions.
• Ensures proper presentation, temperatures, and HACCP compliance.
• Instructs staff on work expectations for functions.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Bon Appetit

• We are hiring immediately for full time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.

• Location: Luther College - 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101. Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary upon event schedule. More details upon interview.

• Requirement: Previous catering experience is preferred.

• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

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 able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Associates at Bon Appétit 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, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: 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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.