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

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Allergan is seeking a Foodservice Team member in North Chicago, Illinois, responsible for overseeing catering operations. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, have a minimum of three years in cooking and catering, and demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking abilities in high-pressure environments. Responsibilities include supporting foodservice management, training staff, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining a clean catering work area. The role demands flexibility for scheduling and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years cooking and catering experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Computer proficiency required, including general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering and foodservice operations.
• Provide leadership to catering floor staff.
• Coordinate catering activities with kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking and catering experience

Strong communication skills

Guest service skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Multitasking ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years 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.
• Preferred sanitation certification.
• Must have an excellent work and attendance record and be available for overtime, weekend work, and flexible scheduling as needed.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefit that is allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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