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Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Florida, New York, United States

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SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a Senior Catering Captain (full‑time and part‑time) to lead the catering department at Florida Atlantic University, located at 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458. Applications are accepted online only.

Pay Range: $18.00 to $21.00 per hour.

Job Summary Supervises catering department employees, prepares and serves food at functions under the supervision of the Catering Director, and 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, address last‑minute changes and resolve problems.

Assembles and delivers food and supplies to the 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 manner and thoroughly cleans workspace before leaving it for other assignments.

Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly, 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 be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol server’s permit where required by state law.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement plan

Associate shopping program

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits (critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program)

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position requires work in an educational facility; periods when food service needs decline or cease may be unpaid and considered a temporary layoff.

Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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