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SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates

+ We have an opening for a full time SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN position.

+ Location: Citadel - 131 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603 Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

+ Requirement: Previous catering experience preferred.

+ Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to work This is R/A !

Job Summary

Summary: 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.

Essential Duties and 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 the scheduled catering functions.

+ Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to 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 work area.

+ Cleans equipment in a timely fashion; thoroughly cleans workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.

+ Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner; relays relevant customer concerns to supervisor.

+ Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

+ 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

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

+ The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

+ The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

+ The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also 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 to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Full time
Chicago, IL

Published on 03/06/2025

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