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WAIT STAFF ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME)

Wolfgang Puck Catering
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Wolfgang Puck Catering

  • We are hiring immediately for full time and part time WAIT STAFF ASSOCIATE positions.
  • Location: University Of Chicago at Gleacher Center - 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time and part time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Some weekends may be required. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Two years of prior wait staff experience is preferred.
  • Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $21.00 per hour.
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

  • We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
  • A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
  • Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
  • We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
  • We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
  • We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
  • Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for patient tray delivery and retrieval, and floor stock delivery.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Delivers patient trays in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets and food allergies or sensitivities to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
  • Delivers floor stock to unit pantries according to department policy.
  • Completes all required logs in a timely manner.
  • Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
  • Interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food service needs.
  • Contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
  • Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient?s rights policy as outlined in the facility?s HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Maintains a clean, sanitary working environment.
  • Follows HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
  • Identifies and utilizes cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
  • Utilizes equipment in performing job functions according to department?s safety procedures.
  • Follows facility and departmental infection control policies and procedures.
  • Follows the facility?s protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
  • Performs other tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $18 - $21

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