ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Catering Captain ensures that catering orders are being followed per the request of the client. This position communicates with customers, arranges and schedules deliveries of catering orders and communicates with the Catering Manager, Catering Operations Manager and the Catering team to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Catering Manager and secondarily to the Catering Operations Manager, the Catering Captain performs the following essential duties and responsibilities: Assist the Catering Operations Manager with providing clear instructions to the temporary Wait Staff and Runners at their individual events. Must be ServSafe California Food Handler certified, and successfully recertify every 3 years. Communicate directly with clients to ensure the requirements of their events are satisfied. Respond promptly to client needs and questions and request assistance from the Catering Operations Manager or the Catering Office when necessary. Schedule and arrange for the timely deliveries of catering orders. Communicate with the Catering team and review catering orders to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Ensures that all equipment, utensils, and supplies for catering events are assembled correctly and accurately in advance for the deployment of the catering event. This includes that these items are brought by this position in advance of the event. Clean and organize the production station daily. Assist in supporting College events where catering is requested. Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices. Serve as Catering/Kitchen team backup to cover absences and peak periods with duties such as dishwashing, prep, and cleaning tables. Perform special projects/tasks/duties and aid as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability. High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Licenses/Certificates: Must take and successfully pass the ServSafe California Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire and successfully recertify every 3 years. A valid driver’s license is required. Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire. Experience: Catering or restaurant experience at an academic institution is preferred.
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this part-time position are 20 hours per week, 5 days per week, on a variable schedule. Overtime, holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.
POMONA COLLEGE REWARDS: Pomona College offers a wide variety of benefits and perks including health, dental, and vision plan options; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits; tuition assistance; fitness and wellness programs; rideshare incentives; and so much more!
