CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

AECOM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Captain to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating catering staff schedules, ensuring timely delivery and service of food at various functions, and interacting with customers to provide excellent service. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation while adhering to company policies. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and make a meaningful impact in the catering industry.

Benefits

Free Shift Meal

Discounted Performance Tickets

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage experience preferred but not required.
• Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely service.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints effectively.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.

Skills

Food and Beverage Experience

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Valid Food Handler's Permit

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Restaurant Associates

We have an opening for a full time and part time CATERING CAPTAIN position.

Location: The Kennedy Center - 2700 F Street North West, Washington, DC 20566. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedule. Flexible based on business demands. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous food and beverage experience is preferred, but not required.

Perks: Free shift meal and discounted performance tickets!

Pay Rate: $25.00 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:

1. Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
2. Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.
3. Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
4. Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.
5. Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
6. Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
7. Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
8. Serves food and beverages to guests.
9. Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
10. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
11. Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
12. Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
13. 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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• 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 also offer the following benefits to associates:

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

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.