ASST, CATERING (FULL - TIME) - Full-time

• We have an opening for a full time Asst, Catering position.
• Location: University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080.  Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Shift hours and days will vary based on catering demands.
• Requirement: Office experience and or sales experience preferred.  Food Handlers permit and TABC certified and ability to serve alcohol, also preferred.

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish.

Full time associates at Chartwells Higher Education are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits

Summary: Provides administrative and clerical support to Catering Director in the Catering Department function. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Summary:  Engage with the clients and the customers, on their catering orders.  Detail oriented and has good business sense.  Available to work a varied schedule, can work in a fast pace environment, with interruptions, and some office work.  This position requires someone who will be able to adjust to change, can work out on the floor during a catering function and cold call, suggestive sell, create relationships and guide clients on menu options for their group.  Billing and reconciling invoices as well as working closely with the accounting office. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers telephone and directs calls accordingly.
• Schedules events and meeting rooms.
• Communicates effectively with customers, coworkers and management.
• Operates office machines, including printers, copiers and personal computers.
• Supports distribution of key communications and other materials.
• Maintains and updates department's filing system.
• Maintains office supply inventory; orders supplies as needed.
• Responds to routine questions about catering events and services.
• Types general correspondence, memos, catering menus and orders; some composition required; responsiblie for accuracy and clarity of final content.
• Performs data entry (e.g. invoices, department transfers, inventory, work orders, etc.).
• Researches outstanding Accounts Payable, providing information to Catering Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Req ID: 11767