CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Midland, MI is hiring immediately for a full-time Catering Captain. You will assist the Executive Chef, lead smaller events, and ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction at catered functions.

This role requires prior cooking and organization experience, a valid driver's license may be needed, and permits as required by state law. The position offers a fixed pay rate of $16.75 per hour plus benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking and organization experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules and ensures functions are delivered, served and cleared on time.
• Assists with preparation, execution, and delivery of catered events.
• Prepares and serves food, coordinates event set-up and service, and may lead smaller catering events.
• Ensures functions meet quality, food safety, and customer service standards.
• Provides direction to catering staff and may assist with scheduling and event coordination.
• Works with the Executive Chef to deliver catered events and lead staff.

Skills

Cooking

Organization

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

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

Location: Midland Public Schools - 600 East Carpenter Street, Midland, MI 48640. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. Minimal weekends. Flexible schedule. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior cooking and organization experience is required.

• Assists the Executive Chef in the preparation, execution, and delivery of catered events.
• Prepares and serves food for catering functions, coordinates event set-up and service, and may independently lead smaller catering events.
• Ensures catered functions are executed in accordance with established quality, food safety, and customer service standards.
• Provides direction and support to catering staff and may assist with scheduling and event coordination as needed.
• Works directly alongside the Executive Chef to prepare, execute, and deliver catered events, and provides leadership and direction to catering staff.

Perks: Insurance!

Fixed Pay Rate: $16.75 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!

Chartwells K-12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

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

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both 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

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 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_ChartwellsK12.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 will 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.

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.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.