Senior Assistant, Catering (M-F 8am-4:30pm)

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Foodservice Team, you are responsible for being a strong team player, taking initiative and assisting others as needed to ensure excellent guest service. This role supports Foodservice Management and is responsible for all aspects of the catering floor, including the executive suite. The ideal candidate will have catering and cooking experience, be highly organized, and be able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Cooking and catering experience required.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
Ability to multitask effectively and adapt positively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, guest service, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to follow verbal instructions, written recipes, and guidance from subject matter experts.
Computer proficiency required, including general office equipment, register systems, and Microsoft Office products such as Excel.
Cash handling responsibility experience required.
Must have an excellent work and attendance record and be available for overtime, weekend work, and flexible scheduling as needed.

Nice To Haves

A sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

Support Foodservice Management by coordinating and overseeing daily catering and foodservice operations, including the executive suite.
Provide leadership to catering floor staff through training, coaching, work direction, and daily operational support.
Ensure team members have the tools, equipment, and resources needed to carry out daily production effectively.
Maintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards related to sanitation, safety, recipes, and portion control.
Prepare and oversee catering menu production to ensure items are completed accurately and according to standardized recipes.
Coordinate catering activities and communicate operational needs with kitchen areas, storeroom staff, and other support teams.
Manage the timely delivery, pickup, and overall movement of catering orders, supplies, equipment, and related materials.
Monitor inventory support processes, including supply availability, product ordering needs, and the return of equipment and reusable items.
Maintain operational readiness by supporting prep planning, attending service meetings when appropriate, and ensuring next-day production needs are in place.
Uphold a clean, organized, and well-maintained catering work environment, including accurate completion and maintenance of required logs and records.