Restaurant Associates · 6 days ago
CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$36/hr - $36/hrRestaurant Associates is the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. The Catering Captain coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion, while also preparing and serving food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director.
EducationFood and BeverageTravel
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
Qualification
Preferred
Previous EDR experience preferred
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
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Company
Restaurant Associates
Restaurant Associates is a premium food providing service to museums art performing centre educational institutions
Founded in 1953
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ed Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-08-20
Crain's New York Business
2025-08-19
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