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Corporate Services | Office Services | MelbourneFull-time, permanent roleLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFree daily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firmWe have a new opportunity for a Catering Co-ordinator to join our Melbourne office on a permanent, full-time basis.The Catering team forms part of Office Services which includes Front of House (Reception), Service Hub (mailroom), Switchboard, and Files & Securities.In this role you will be providing excellent service for client and employee meetings and functions in a friendly, professional manner. You will ensure that all meetings and functions are catered for appropriately and that the client area, breakout spaces and kitchens are always kept clean and tidy.You will be involved in:Working with the Catering team on co-ordinating all aspects of the catering function within the Melbourne office;Assisting the Front of House Co-ordinator with offering and preparing tea/coffee and refreshments for client and internal meetings;Monitoring Catering inbox throughout the day and taking responsibility for catering requirements, liaising with internal team regarding catering requests and booking/ordering catering for meetings;Preparing, setting up and serving of catering for client and firm events;Ensuring compliance with food safety hygiene and food handling/preparation procedures;Ensuring meeting rooms, kitchens, and breakout areas are kept presentable on all floors;Maintaining, cleaning, and restocking kitchen commodities, cleaning supplies and equipment on all floors including ordering groceries and supplies online;Providing quotes for catering as required;Setup of weekly Thursday/Friday night drinks;Working with internal clients to finalise menus for events;Processing supplier invoices including allocating in Chrome River;Reviewing suppliers against costs and quality;In conjunction with the Events team, organise external functions;Booking, inducting, and supervising external chef and wait staff;Co-ordinating catering for off-site functions i.e. kosher meals;Completing a regular stock rotation in all kitchens and storage rooms to mitigate stock loss;Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships;Providing reception and switchboard coverage when required; andAd hoc duties as and when required.About youYou will ideally have the following skills and experience:Hospitality qualification or minimum level 1 Food & Safety Handler certificate;Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate;Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position, preferably in a corporate environment;Solid understanding of food safety hygiene;Experience working within a team, fostering a supportive environment while taking a lead in mentoring and guiding the team;Experience with organising corporate functions;Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise effectively;Exceptional customer service skills with ability to interact with all business levels;Excellent communication skills verbal and written;Ability to work under pressure and problem solve;Have strong attention to detail;Demonstrates initiative;Strong interest in and flair for catering; andStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.Apply nowLets connect. Click apply to submit your application.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilities so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor at sally.cai@hallandwilcox.com.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr