CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Coordinator to oversee staff schedules and ensure timely delivery of catering services. This role involves preparing and serving food at various functions, interacting with customers to resolve any issues, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. If you have a passion for food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in catering operations. Join a team that values quality service and customer satisfaction, and be part of creating memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license may be required for delivery tasks.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Driver's License

Job description

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