Overview
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Broward County Public Schools
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Administrative Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role is essential in supporting the culinary team to ensure that high-quality meals are prepared and served efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hospital or assisted living kitchen setting, with a strong focus on cleanliness and dietary needs.
Company Overview:
MAX Ultimate Food is a premier, full-service high-end event catering company, known for delivering exquisite culinary experiences to an exclusive VIP client base across Boston and the Greater New England area. We specialize in creating innovative, gourmet meals that blend modern twists with classic flavors. Our mission is to curate unforgettable dining experiences that are tailored to the unique vision of each event, from intimate gatherings to grand-scale celebrations. For more details, please visit our website at www.MAXUltimateFood.com.
Position Overview:
MAX Ultimate Food is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven, and dependable Culinary/Catering Administrative Assistant to support our fast-paced and dynamic catering division. This is a unique opportunity to join one of Boston’s premier catering companies, where precision, creativity, and excellence come together to create extraordinary culinary experiences.
In this pivotal role, you’ll act as the organizational anchor for our culinary team — developing and distributing daily production lists for our Boston commissary, meticulously cross-referencing multiple Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and ensuring every item is accounted for and ready for execution. Your keen eye for detail and ability to manage complex administrative processes will be essential in helping our events run seamlessly.
You’ll work in close collaboration with our Executive Chef and kitchen teams, ensuring nothing is overlooked and every event exceeds expectations. If you’re energized by structure, organization, have great communication skills, pay great attention to detail and have a passion for food and flawless operations, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you’ll support the culinary team by handling a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
· Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and distribute detailed daily prep lists for the culinary team, outlining all items that need to be prepared.
· Maintain and update kitchen production schedules, inventory lists, and event prep timelines.
· Assist in recipe scaling, formatting, and documentation.
· Input and organize catering menus, recipes, and production notes using kitchen software and spreadsheets.
· Track incoming orders and coordinate prep needs based on event schedules.
· Providing general administrative support to keep culinary operations running smoothly.
· Support the kitchen team with administrative follow-up on prep completion, staff schedules, and daily reports.
· Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support culinary operations.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of administrative experience
Must be able to work the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM or 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications especially Microsoft Excel
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new kitchen management software or catering systems
Comfortability in using Apple products and general office equipment
Pay great attention to detail and maintain an efficient record of accuracy
Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a team
Ability to maintain organization and composure during high-volume periods
Familiarity with culinary terminology and kitchen operations is a plus
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required
Education:
Culinary training is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Schedule:
Starting Pay: $25-30 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM or 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Perks & Benefits:
Work with a talented, passionate culinary team.
Free lunch provided during shifts.
Weekly Pay; Payday is on Wednesdays!
Health, vision, and dental insurance benefits.
Company 401(k) matching.
Commuter-friendly location.
Competitive pay with room for growth and advancement.
Additional Information:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you’re ready to be an essential part of our catering team, ensuring that every event is a culinary success, we encourage you to “apply” today!
*MAX Ultimate Food is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
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Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV
Company: Broward County Public Schools
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
