CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

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. Located at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburg Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.

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

Previous catering captain experience is required.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Pay

$23.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.