CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services seeks a staff coordinator to manage catering schedules, ensure timely food service, and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation. Responsibilities include direct interaction with clients to solve issues and managing changing needs during events.

Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain necessary permits as required by state law. This full-time position offers competitive benefits that include health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Must be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol server’s permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely delivery and service.
• Interacts with customers, resolves complaints, and addresses changes in arrangements.
• Maintains sanitation, food presentation, portion control, and HACCP standards.

Job description

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

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

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)

Location

5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. This position requires you to perform services in an educational facility; schedule may vary during academic breaks.

Notice about Breaks

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.

Contractor Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Drug-Free Workplace

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.