CAPTAIN, CATERING at UT Dallas (FULL TIME)

Job Overview We are hiring immediately for a full‑time CAPTAIN, CATERING position. Location: University of Texas – Dallas (800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080). Schedule: Full‑time (schedule details determined by business needs). Pay: $18.00 to $20.00 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 Valid driver’s license (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. Benefits Opportunities for Training and Development 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 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (e.g., winter and summer breaks). Any such periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff, but depending on business needs you may be required to work year‑round, possibly at a different location. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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 reasonable accommodation. Positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services