CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a Catering Coordinator at Seattle University. This full-time role involves coordinating catering staff, preparing and serving food, and ensuring timely delivery of functions under the guidance of the Catering Director.

Candidates should have at least one year of administrative experience or event planning/sales knowledge, along with customer service skills. We offer competitive pay ranging from $29 to $31 per hour, along with various benefits for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior administrative experience or event planning/sales is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely delivery of functions.
• Prepares and serves food under supervision of the Catering Director.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.

Skills

Administrative experience

Event planning

Customer service

Job description

Location

Seattle University, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Full time schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Pay range $29.00 per hour to $31.00 per hour. Applications are accepted online only.

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

• Requirement: 1 year of prior administrative experience or event planning/sales is required.
• A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following 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:

• 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, the wage‑and‑time‑off benefits information is available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf.

Other

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.