CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Denton, TX is seeking a full‑time Catering Operations Associate to coordinate staff schedules and ensure functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion. You will prepare and serve food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director, with occasional driving duties for deliveries.

Hours are Monday–Friday with variation for weekends and events; a valid driver's license and food handler’s permit may be required

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior experience in catering, banquet, or food service and supervisory expertise preferable.
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates 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.

Job description

Location: 303 Administration Drive, Denton, TX 76204.

Schedule: Full‑time, Monday through Friday. Hours vary; weekend work, early morning, evening, and peak event periods required. Availability to be discussed during interview.

Pay Range: $19.00–$23.00 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.
• Prior experience in catering, banquet, or food service and supervisory expertise preferable.
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 lbs.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft ProtectionPet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical (full‑time)
• Dental (full‑time)
• Vision (full‑time)
• Life Insurance/AD (full‑time)
• Disability Insurance (full‑time)
• Commuter Benefits (full‑time)
• Employee Assistance Program (full‑time)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (full‑time)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We commit to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.