CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a full-time Catering Captain at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The role involves coordinating catering staff, preparing, and serving food at scheduled functions while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain necessary permits. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure timely delivery of functions.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.

Job description

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

Location: George Mason University – 4477 Aquia Creek Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030. Online applications only.

Schedule: May vary based on operational needs.

Pay Range: $25.00 per hour to $28.00 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.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; address last‑minute changes and resolve problems.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service‑oriented manner.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items.
• Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
• Assemble and deliver food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Return food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils.
• Ensure proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
• Perform 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 server’s permit where required by state law.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for training and development
• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and Choice Auto and Home Program)

In addition, 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)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. The job post is not necessarily exhaustive; the Company reserves the right to modify its functions based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.