Catering Captain role coordinating corporate catered events end-to-end, from staffing and room setup to service, breakdown, and customer issue resolution. You’ll join Compass Group’s FLIK team at the Getinge site, focused on high-quality food and hospitality. Standout perks include free meals plus uniforms and laundering at select locations and a broad benefits package.
- Free meals at select locations
- Uniforms and laundering provided
- Retirement plan and health benefits
Location
Getinge - 45 Barbour Pond Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM. More details upon interview. Requirement: Must have previous catering leadership experience and open availability as event schedules can vary. Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs to set up and break down for events. Corporate catering experience is highly preferred! *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $26.00 per hourFree meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
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What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish. Job Summary Summary: 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. Essential Duties and 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.
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 FLIK 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 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) 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 or copy/paste the link below 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.