Catering Captain: Lead Events & Service

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

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Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Critical Ill

Legal Services

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed at UT Dallas is seeking a full-time Captain, Catering to coordinate staff schedules and ensure timely service at university events. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour and schedule details are based on business needs.

The role may involve driving a truck to deliver food, preparing and serving meals, maintaining HACCP standards, and supervising staff as directed by the Catering Director.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is 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.

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.

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed at UT Dallas is seeking a full-time Captain, Catering to coordinate staff schedules and ensure timely service at university events. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour and schedule details are based on business needs.

The role may involve driving a truck to deliver food, preparing and serving meals, maintaining HACCP standards, and supervising staff as directed by the Catering Director.