CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Catering Captain to coordinate catering staff and ensure timely service at scheduled events. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food under the Catering Director, with potential delivery duties.

The role requires prior progressive catering leadership, with hours varying by event. Full-time schedule and competitive wages apply, with benefits highlighted in the postings.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership with catering experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure timely delivery, service and clearing.
• Prepares and serves food under the supervision of the Catering Director.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to functions.
• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements and changes.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints.
• Demonstrates understanding of menu items.
• Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Sets up rooms to desired specifications.
• Delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Returns utensils to catering facility.
• Ensures proper presentation, temperatures and HACCP compliance.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment and supplies.
• Follows approved recipes and production standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Catering experience

Valid driver's license

Food handler permit

Job description

• Job Title: CATERING CAPTAIN
• Location: 60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, TN 37745. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary by event. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior progressive leadership with catering experience is required.
• Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Location: Tusculum College

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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 able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers 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

In addition, 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 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.