OREGON ZOO- CATERING CAPTAIN

Compass Group USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Oregon Zoo catering captain to coordinate staff, prepare and serve food at functions, and ensure timely service. The role may involve driving to events and maintaining sanitation and HACCP standards.

You will work under the Catering Director to meet guest expectations and manage setup and service at each function. Qualified candidates may need a driver’s license and state-permitted food handling and alcohol server credentials where required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license may be required where state law applies.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a food handler’s permit where required by state law.
• Alcohol servers permit may be required where state law applies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering staff workloads to ensure timely service at functions.
• Prepare and serve food under supervision of Catering Director.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to events.
• Meet with function leaders to discuss setup and resolve changes.
• Interacts with guests to address complaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure proper food presentation, portions, and temperatures per recipes.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Food handler's permit

Alcohol servers permit

Job description

Position Title: OREGON ZOO- CATERING CAPTAIN

Pay Range: $18.03/HR

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

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 able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

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.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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