Catering Captain - Lead Events & Service

Compass Group USA; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Free meals

Flexible schedules

Holidays off

Job summary

Compass Group USA at Carroll University in Wisconsin is hiring for full-time and part-time Catering Captain positions. Primary duties include coordinating catering staff schedules for on-campus events, overseeing serving and clearing, and assisting with food preparation under the Catering Director.

This role may involve driving a truck to deliver food, AM/PM shifts, and benefits like training, free meals, and holidays off. Prior serving or setup experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Prior serving and setup experience is preferred, but not required.
• When no event hours are available, you will be assisting dining locations on campus.
• Valid driver's license may be required; may need food handler or alcohol server permit per state law.

Responsibilities

• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Discusses setup with group leaders and handles last-minute changes.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of menu items.
• Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Assists staff in setting up rooms to desired specifications.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Returns food, beverages, equipment and utensils to the facility.
• Ensures proper presentation, portions and serving temperatures; follows HACCP.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures proper food preparation by following recipes and production standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Event setup

Job description

Compass Group USA at Carroll University in Wisconsin is hiring for full-time and part-time Catering Captain positions. Primary duties include coordinating catering staff schedules for on-campus events, overseeing serving and clearing, and assisting with food preparation under the Catering Director.

This role may involve driving a truck to deliver food, AM/PM shifts, and benefits like training, free meals, and holidays off. Prior serving or setup experience is preferred but not required.