CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

AECOM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Captain to join their team. This full-time role involves coordinating catering staff schedules, ensuring timely service, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have previous catering experience and a strong understanding of food safety practices. You will be responsible for preparing and serving food at various functions while maintaining high standards of presentation and sanitation. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans. If you're passionate about catering and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Shift Meals

Willing to Train

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely service.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints effectively.
• Ensures proper food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Catering Experience

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Menu Understanding

Education

Valid Food Handler's Permit

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

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

Location: Ropes & Gray - 1211 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous catering experience is preferred.

Perks: Free shift meals and willing to train!

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Pay Range: $27.00 per hour to $29.00 per hour

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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:

1. Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
2. Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.
3. Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
4. Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.
5. Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
6. Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
7. Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
8. Serves food and beverages to guests.
9. Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
10. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
11. Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
12. Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
13. 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.

Associates at FLIK 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.

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).

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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.