CATERING SENIOR CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Location: Washburn University, 1700 Southwest College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time; days and hours may vary depending on catering needs. More details provided upon interview.

About the role

Supervises Catering Department employees. Prepares and serves food at functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees in the Catering Department.
• Assists in the performance appraisal process.
• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, addresses last-minute changes, and resolves problems.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled catering functions.
• Returns food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
• Distributes and collects customer comment cards at catered functions.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils within the work area.
• Cleans equipment in a timely fashion; thoroughly cleans workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner; relays relevant concerns to supervisor.
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years of prior catering experience is required.
• 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

• 401k
• Free meal
• Free uniforms
• 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, and vision insurance
• 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.

Pay

$18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.