Catering Captain

Job Title

CATERING CAPTAIN – Restaurant Associates

Samberg Conference Center - 50 Memorial Drive, Building E-5, Cambridge, MA 02142

Full time;
Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

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.

• 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.

• A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour to $40.00 per hour.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many benefits. Both 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, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including the use of cut gloves, oven mitts or gloves when handling hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or for remote work, click for paid time off benefits information. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair hiring regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify essential functions as needed.