CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Eurest USA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Compass Group’s Eurest USA is hiring immediately for full-time and part-time Catering Captain positions at American Family Insurance, Madison, Wisconsin. The role coordinates catering staff, oversees setup and service at scheduled functions, and may involve delivering food to events.

A valid driver’s license and food handler or server permit may be required where state law applies. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.00 per hour with both full-time and part-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Catering experience required.

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.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full and part time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: American Family Insurance - 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full and part time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Catering experience required.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
• Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $24.00 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 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.
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits: 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).
• Eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

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.