Associate, Catering (M-F 5:30am - 2pm)

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Catering Associate is an entry level position that supports seamless food and beverage service for meetings, events, and daily catering needs. This role requires professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and arrange catering functions according to event orders and service standards.
  • Break down and clean event spaces and return equipment and supplies to proper storage.
  • Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, garnishing, and cleanliness.
  • Deliver and pick up catering orders across designated locations.
  • Replenish food and beverages promptly during events.
  • Provide professional, attentive service to guests and clients.
  • Ensure orders are complete, accurate, and on time.
  • Communicate effectively with the catering team, kitchen staff, event contacts, and management.
  • Follow all sanitation and food safety procedures. Keep catering areas, equipment, and vehicles clean and organized.
  • Drive company vehicles carefully and responsibly.

As a Catering Associate, you are expected to:

  • Demonstrate punctuality and reliability.
  • Maintain a polished, professional appearance.
  • Display a positive, customer-focused attitude.
  • Work collaboratively with teammates and support other departments when needed.
  • Uphold confidentiality and discretion in corporate dining spaces.
  • Remain adaptable and solution-focused when last-minute changes arise.
  • Execute catering events accurately, on time, and with professional presentation.
  • Maintain guest satisfaction and positive teamwork.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in customer service or hospitality preferred.
  • Foodservice experience preferred.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Industry Sanitation Certification (ANSI, FDA, or ServSafe) required.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, walk up to one mile, and stand for up to 4 hours consecutively.
  • Must possess and maintain valid driver's license

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Salary Min: 15Salary Max: 26.7Workday Global Grade: 03 Compensation: USD 15 - USD 26.7 - hourly
Posted 2026-08-18

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