Client Services Catering Assistant

Client Services / Catering Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Client Services / Catering Assistantto join our StrategicOperations Client Services team in Melbourne.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the prompt preparation and delivery of refreshments for external and internal client meetings and conferences;
• Co-ordinate and support the delivery of internal and external events seminars training sessions and client functions.
• Assist with reception duties and the operation of Russell Kennedys internal café serving both staff and clients when required;
• Provide an exceptional level of service to both internal and external clients;
• Ensure that all kitchens food preparation areas and equipment are kept clean and hygienic in accordance with the agreed standards of quality;
• Conduct daily cleaning and disinfecting of break out rooms on each floor;
• Conduct weekly cleaning and disinfecting of fridges and microwaves on each floor;
• Ensures that all meeting rooms are checked regularly and sanitised after meetings;
• Monitor meeting room calendars and follow up regarding catering and room set up requirements from meeting organisers;
• Ensure that all meeting rooms and events are set up in a timely manner as requested. Ensure that all meeting rooms are restored to a tidy state when meetings and events are concluded;
• Maintain stock levels of kitchen supplies cleaning chemicals and catering equipment and ensure that all supplies are stored safely and distributed efficiently when required. Abides by the legislation governing food service and hygiene in all activities;
• Maintain accurate records and supplier invoices relating to orders and stock;
• Place orders for catering requests;
• Ensure all client-facing areas and internal areas including floor breakout spaces are clean presentable and maintained to workplace standards.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships and monitoring supplier performance to ensure service quality expectations are met;
• Display a positive and flexible attitude when trying to resolve any issues relating to the catering at functions meetings and events;
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture through a collaborative customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders clients suppliers and service providers to support the efficient delivery of hospitality and client services.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Minimum year 12 or equivalent
• Level 1 Food Handler certificate
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate
• Possess a good general knowledge of food and beverages
• Computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

• 1 2 years in a similar role within a professional services environment preferred
• Hospitality / catering experience considered
• Barista experience preferred

Further Information

Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Rhoda Siu on (03)or For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy to the successful candidate will be subject to a police are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.

Our Firm and Culture

Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 380people in Melbourne and Sydney. AtRussell Kennedy we are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies andsolutions to our clients guided by market-leading expertise across our keysectors of focus.

Were committed to making a difference for our clientsproviding opportunities for our people and delivering lasting change for ourcommunity. As part of our team youllreceive hands-on experience quality mentoring and access to valuable learningopportunities. We encourage aprofessional and committed work ethic while recognising the importance of anenjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.

At Russell Kennedy we respect and celebrate the thingsthat make each of us different. The firmis dedicated to creating an environment that is characterised by equal accessand respected participation of all groups and individuals. This is regardless of all differencesincluding culture ethnicity race sex gender identity age religionpersonal circumstances physical features abilities and disabilitiessocioeconomics and sexual orientation.

We believe we have a culture where individuals of allbackgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their wholeselves to work and where your talents are fostered empowering you tocontribute to the success of the firm.

Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for GenderEquality. We are committed to being aLGBTIQ friendly and disability confident employer. The firm supports and promotes a range ofinitiatives including the Russell Kennedy Womens Network and our Diversityand Inclusion committee with 3 key focuses: Access RK (Accessibility and Disability) Kaleidoscope (CulturalDiversity) and SPARKLE (LGBTIQ).

Russell Kennedyis dedicated to creating and participating in a meaningful process ofreconciliation as part of the broader national reconciliation movement. Our keyaims in embarking on our first RAP are to celebrate the deep knowledge of FirstNations communities the longest continuing cultures in the worldacknowledge past wrongs and to begin to build a structured future togetherwhere we can play our part in righting those wrongs through our ownreconciliation initiatives.

Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting the best talentavailable and is open to discussing flexible work arrangements and workplaceadjustments for all of our listed vacancies.

Required Experience:

Junior IC