Senior Assistant, Catering (M-F 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM)
AbbVie
June 25, 2026
On-site
North Chicago, IL
$16 - $29.80 USD yearly
Other
Responsibilities:
- Set up and arrange catering functions according to event orders and service standards; break down and clean event spaces; return equipment and supplies to proper storage; maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, garnishing, and cleanliness.
- Execute catering orders accurately according to BEOs, client expectations, and company standards.
- Serve as Floor Lead: direct service flow, assign tasks, maintain clear communication across culinary, catering, and management teams; oversee daily production area, coordinate deliveries, and assign duties to the catering team.
- Provide professional, attentive service to guests and clients.
- Communicate effectively with the catering team, kitchen staff, event contacts, and management.
- Follow sanitation and food safety procedures; keep catering areas, equipment, and vehicles clean and organized.
- Assist with administrative duties (event documentation, inventory awareness, timely communication with leadership).
- Serve as key contact with outside vendors for local food and equipment deliveries.
- In absence of Catering Group Leader: handle end-of-month finance reports, team/guest communication, and event management.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or certification/equivalent food service experience preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Computer proficiency.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Industry Sanitation Certification (ANSI, FDA, or ServSafe) required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk up to one mile, and stand up to 4 hours consecutively.
- Valid and maintained driver’s license.
- Set up and arrange catering functions according to event orders and service standards; break down and clean event spaces; return equipment and supplies to proper storage; maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, garnishing, and cleanliness.
- Execute catering orders accurately according to BEOs, client expectations, and company standards.
- Serve as Floor Lead: direct service flow, assign tasks, maintain clear communication across culinary, catering, and management teams; oversee daily production area, coordinate deliveries, and assign duties to the catering team.
- Provide professional, attentive service to guests and clients.
- Communicate effectively with the catering team, kitchen staff, event contacts, and management.
- Follow sanitation and food safety procedures; keep catering areas, equipment, and vehicles clean and organized.
- Assist with administrative duties (event documentation, inventory awareness, timely communication with leadership).
- Serve as key contact with outside vendors for local food and equipment deliveries.
- In absence of Catering Group Leader: handle end-of-month finance reports, team/guest communication, and event management.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or certification/equivalent food service experience preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Computer proficiency.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Industry Sanitation Certification (ANSI, FDA, or ServSafe) required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk up to one mile, and stand up to 4 hours consecutively.
- Valid and maintained driver’s license.