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

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Catering Floor Supervisor to oversee catering operations, including the executive suite, and lead catering staff in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate daily production, ensure quality and safety standards, and maintain logs and equipment for smooth service.

The role requires at least 3 years in cooking and catering, strong communication and multitasking skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years cooking and catering experience required.
• Valid drivers 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 including general office equipment, register systems, and Microsoft Office such as Excel.
• Cash handling responsibility experience required.
• Sanitation certification preferred.
• Excellent work and attendance record; availability for overtime, weekend work, and flexible scheduling.

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 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 recipes.
• Coordinate catering activities and communicate operational needs with kitchen, storeroom, and other support teams.
• Manage timely delivery, pickup, and movement of catering orders, supplies, equipment, and related materials.
• Monitor inventory support processes, including supply availability, product orders, and return of equipment and reusable items.
• Maintain readiness by supporting prep planning, attending service meetings, and ensuring next-day production needs.
• Uphold a clean, organized catering work environment and accurate logs.

Skills

Catering operations

Team leadership

Foodservice management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Register systems

Job 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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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 andfoodservice operations, including the executive suite.
• Provide leadership to catering floor staff through training, coaching, work direction, anddaily operational support.
• Ensure team members have the tools, equipment, and resources needed to carry out dailyproduction effectively.
• Maintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards relatedto sanitation, safety, recipes, and portion control.
• Prepare and oversee catering menu production to ensure items are completed accuratelyand 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 orderingneeds, and the return of equipment and reusable items.
• Maintain operational readiness by supporting prep planning, attending service meetingswhen appropriate, and ensuring next-day production needs are in place.
• Uphold a clean, organized, and well-maintained catering work environment, includingaccurate completion and maintenance of required logs and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimumof 3 years cooking and catering experience required.
• Valid drivers 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 matterexperts.
• Computer proficiency required, including general office equipment, register systems, and
• Microsoft Office products such as Excel.
• Cash handling responsibility experience required.
• Preferred a 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 Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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