Administrative Assistant

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking an entry-level Office Clerk at our Michigan operations to support daily school meal program administration.

You will handle routine clerical duties, maintain records, process receipts and correspondence, and support HR/payroll tasks as needed while upholding safety and professional standards. A High School diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years’ experience, and reliable, flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays) are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years related experience.
• Basic phone and computer skills (email, texting).
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Attends work and shows up for a scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and scheduling appointments.
• Writes types or enters information into computer to prepare correspondence.
• Prepare issues and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements, and checks.
• Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves routine problems.
• Conducts research when necessary.
• Operates various office machines.
• Opens and routes incoming mail, answers correspondence and prepares outgoing mail.
• Answers telephone, conveys messages and runs errands.
• May receive, count, and deposit cash, as needed.
• May include human resources functions (including benefit administration, personnel action forms, and payroll processing) for the unit as well as the district and region.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries promptly.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Serves as a lead unit clerk performing more advanced non-routine varied clerical duties by standard procedures.
• Multi-tasks performing activities such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and scheduling appointments.
• May perform general accounting and complete SFE financial reports according to SFE policy and procedures.
• May perform accounting and financial functions for multiple units.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Basic phone & computer skills

Flexible schedule

Professional conduct

Communication with coworkers

Team collaboration

Maintain appearance standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Email

Texting

Job description

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.

Summary of Position:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years related experience.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Attends work and shows up for a scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.

Responsibilities:

• Performs activities such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and scheduling appointments.
• Writes types or enters information into computer to prepare correspondence.
• Prepare issues and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements, and checks.
• Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves routine problems.
• Conducts research when necessary.
• Operates various office machines.
• Opens and routes incoming mail, answers correspondence and prepares outgoing mail.
• Answers telephone, conveys messages and runs errands.
• May receive, count, and deposit cash, as needed.
• May include human resources functions (including benefit administration, personnel action forms, and payroll processing) for the unit as well as the district and region.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries promptly.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Serves as a lead unit clerk performing more advanced non-routine varied clerical duties by standard procedures.
• Multi-tasks performing activities such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and scheduling appointments.
• May perform general accounting and complete SFE financial reports according to SFE policy and procedures.
• May perform accounting and financial functions for multiple units.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program