The Role
Provides administrative and clerical support to the Resident District Manager and unit departments. Duties include filing, recordkeeping, scheduling, correspondence, mail handling, phone support, invoice and receipt preparation, cash deposits, routine accounting, financial reporting, and possible HR and payroll functions. The role also serves as a lead unit clerk, maintains professional relationships, follows safety procedures, and supports multiple units as assigned.
Summary Generated by Built In
Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team. _________________________________________________________________Summary of Position:The Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Resident District Manager and cover various departments throughout the unit.Qualifications:High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.1-2 years related experience.Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).Willingness to be open to learning and growing.Maturity of judgment and behavior.Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.Maintains a positive attitude.The ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful.Must comply with any dress code requirements.Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.Attends work and shows up for a scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.Ability to maintain a positive attitude.Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.Responsibilities:Performs activities such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and scheduling appointments.Writes types or enters information into computer to prepare correspondence.Prepare issues and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements, and checks.Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves routine problems.Conducts research when necessary.Operates various office machines.Opens and routes incoming mail, answers correspondence and prepares outgoing mail.Answers telephone, conveys messages and runs errands.May receive, count, and deposit cash, as needed.May include human resources functions (including benefit administration, personnel action forms, and payroll processing) for the unit as well as the district and region.Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.Reports all accidents and injuries promptly.Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.Serves as a lead unit clerk performing more advanced non-routine varied clerical duties by standard procedures.Multi-tasks performing activities such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and scheduling appointments.May perform general accounting and complete SFE financial reports according to SFE policy and procedures.May perform accounting and financial functions for multiple units.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of related experience
- Basic phone and computer skills, including email and texting
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Maturity of judgment and behavior
- Ability to maintain high standards for work areas and appearance
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to comply with dress code requirements
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Professional communication and respectful relationships with coworkers, vendors, supervisors, customers, and client representatives
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The Company
What We Do
Southwest Food Service Excellence is a provider of outsourced food services for public school districts serving grades Kindergarten through 12th, focusing on creating healthy eating habits through nutrition education and interactive experiences.






