The University of Texas at Austin · 4 weeks ago
Catering Services Administrative Associate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Catering Services Administrative Associate who will serve as the first point of contact for Forty Acres Catering. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing communications, and assisting with daily operations and clerical tasks.
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Hiring Manager
Kate Loeb
Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for guests, clients, and vendors for Forty Acres Catering front desk. Answer and route incoming phone calls, provide information about catering services, and direct inquiries to appropriate team members. Respond to email inquiries with professionalism and courtesy in a timely manner
Print and prepare catering labels for events. Submit Maintenance Request Forms (MRFs) for office equipment, vehicles, or facilities issues. Submit IT tickets as needed. Support basic printer maintenance and coordination of service requests Assist with submitting and tracking vehicle fleet maintenance or service needs. Perform simple drop-off deliveries on campus for catering orders when needed. Enter weekly and monthly inventory. Assist with student interviews conducted by Catering Supervisor
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front office and shared common areas. Monitor inventory and order office supplies to ensure adequate stock for daily operations. Organize storage of printed materials, supplies, and catering packaging items. Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of clerical experience with a High School Diploma, or at least 1 year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level with a Bachelor's Degree
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Experience in food service, catering, or hospitality environments
Knowledge of procedures for maintenance, fleet, or inventory requests
Familiarity with work order systems and scheduling tools
Experience with Microsoft Teams and/or Box
Experience with Spoonfed, or other similar beverage event order system
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Free Capital Metro bus rides
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Career growth & professional development
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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