CATERING CAPTAIN for UT Dallas(On Call Per Diem)

Location: University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080. Requisition ID: 1582900. Online applications only.

Schedule

On-call; as business needs dictate. Details provided upon interview.

Pay

$15.00 – $20.00 per hour.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of catering experience required.

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

Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for:

• 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

Full-time positions also offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Note: Because this position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.