Catering Captain

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Location:

100 Valvoline Way, Lexington, KY 40509 (online applications only)

Full‑time schedule:
Monday–Thursday, 6:00 am–3:00 pm (or as needed with catering). Schedule details discussed during interview.

Pay range: $18.00–$21.00 per hour.

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.

• Determine workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; address last‑minute changes and resolve problems.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service‑oriented manner.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items.
• Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
• Assemble and deliver food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Return food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to the catering facility.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensure proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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.

We reserve the right to modify or change essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position will remain open until all openings are filled. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eurest USA by 2x.

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