CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a full‑time CATERING CAPTAIN in Winona, MN. This role involves coordinating catering staff schedules, preparing and serving food, and ensuring events run smoothly.

Qualified candidates must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled events under the supervision of the Catering Director.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints.
• Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment.

Job description

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

Location: 175 West Mark Street 215, Winona, MN 55987 (Winona State University).

Schedule: Full‑time; days and hours may vary based on event needs. Open availability.

Pay: $18.00–$19.00 per hour.

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 events 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

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

Benefits

We offer 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

In addition, full‑time positions offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associate may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, and requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require a Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Compass maintains a drug‑free workplace.