CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Position Overview We are hiring immediately for full-time CATERING CAPTAIN positions. Location: Obama Presidential Center - 6001 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL60637. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time; days and hours may vary. Open availability, including evening events, is required. More details upon interview. Requirement: Two years of previous catering experience is required. Previous customer service and training experience is preferred. Perks: Great benefits! Paid training and company shoes! Growth opportunities! Free shift meal! Fixed Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour. 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 be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol server's permit where required by state law. Benefits Full‑time and part‑time positions offer: 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. Full‑time positions also offer: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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 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. 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. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr