Catering Captain - James Madison University

Catering Captain
- James Madison University

Job Description

Title:

Catering Captain
- James Madison University

Requisition #: 682084

Location:

Harrisonburg, VA, US Career Area:
Food Service Information at a Glance

Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the hourly associates on the Catering team assigned to them. Assists with the planning, organizing and execution of Catering Events across Campus. May work independently on events if necessary.

COMPENSATION:
The Hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $25.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

For more information about Aramark benefits,  Aramark Careers
- Benefits & Compensation

• medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

• Greets and serves customers in a courteous, efficient manner
• Serves meals and beverages in accordance with catering contract and protocol
• Load and unload event equipment into catering vehicles, following all truck safety procedures in compliance with DOT regulations. Responsible for driving vehicles across campus to complete events in a timely manner
• Displays excellent guest service and maintains a well-groomed, neat appearance
• Properly ensures and assists in setting up assigned rooms (tables, buffets, linens, utensils, cups, plates, etc.)
• Properly ensures and assists in setting up service stations
• Create and use contract and pull sheet to prepare for events (gather items needed for list)
• Ensures any food markers and allergy signs are on tables
• Serves guest when needed with hot and cold beverages as requested
• Serves the food as requested by client
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment
• Ensures silver is polished
• Ensures the replenishment of buffets, serving stations, and beverage stations as needed
• Clears plates and other items from table as guest finishes
• Ensures all dishware are properly washed and returned to proper storage after event
• Ensures room is cleared and reset following event
• Ensures proper return and storage of unused products and items
• Executes side jobs and other duties as assigned my Management
• Reports non-working, damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Manager in a timely manner
• Maintains responsible alcohol service certification and any other necessary certifications.
• Assists co-workers whenever needed and any additional tasks assigned by Management
• Responsible for making sure staff is being productive during down time
• Maintain positive interaction with coworkers and customers so that efficient and quality service is provided to our guests
• Be aware of guest needs, assist when possible or refer them to a manager who can assist with…