Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park IL location in GES Global Engineering Services division
This Catering Coordinator opportunity serves as the primary point of contact for all catering-related services including reservations equipment setup menu development and event coordination. This role involves direct communications with internal clients supporting site logistics and ensuring a smooth execution of catering operations.
What Youll Work On
- Serve as the main liaison for catering requests bookings equipment setup and food preparation.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders for a seamless catering experience.
- Coordinate logistics including setup breakdown and on-site issue resolution.
- Adhere to all company safety and risk management protocols.
- Actively participate in other areas of the food service operation when needed such as cashiering or serving food items.
- Oversee the web-based catering platform to track incoming orders and compile monthly billing data.
- Coordination and purchasing of items for all catering needs.
Required Qualifications:
- 4 years of high-volume catering experience in a corporate dining setting.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the role.
- Exhibit maturity good judgement and professional behavior.
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness and work area presentation.
- Must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate off-hour requests.
- Must be able to lift to 35lbs bend twist walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and various computer-based software applications.
- Possess knowledge of food production and preparation including proficient knife skills.
- Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes and preparation guidelines.
- High school diploma or GED.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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The base pay for this position is
$16.45 $32.85/hour
In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:
GES Global Engineering Services
LOCATION:
United States > Lake Forest : J55
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Lift carry push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis Work in confined spaces Work in noisy environment Work requiring repeated bending stooping squatting or kneeling
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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