CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Legal Services

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Eurest is hiring a Catering Captain for a full-time role in Loves Park, IL. The position covers coordinating catering staff, serving at functions, and possible food delivery. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm with benefits and advancement opportunities.

Requirements include Catering FOH experience, customer service skills, basic prep/knife skills, and excellent communication. A valid driver's license may be required and local permits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have Catering FOH experience and strong customer service skills.
• Basic food preparation and knife skills required.
• Excellent communication and guest-facing service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering staff schedules to ensure timely delivery, service, and clearing.
• Prepare and serve food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered events.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures per HACCP.

Skills

Catering FOH experience

Customer service

Knife skills

Communication

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING CAPTAIN position.

Location: Woodward RCC - 1 Woodward Way, Loves Park, IL 61111 (online applications accepted only).

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Catering FOH experience, customer service skills, basic prep/knife skills, and great communication skills required.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Pay Range: $24.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour

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

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

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.

Benefits

Associates At Eurest 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
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf

About Compass Group

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1573606