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Corporate Dining Operations Coordinator

Merck
Rahway, NJ Temporary
POSTED ON 7/31/2026 CLOSED ON 8/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Dining Operations Coordinator position at Merck?

The Corporate Dining Operations Coordinator supports daily operations within a corporate dining environment, ensuring high-quality service delivery, supplier performance, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for coordinating with third-party suppliers, monitoring service level agreements (SLAs), supporting financial tracking activities, maintaining operational records, and assisting with issue resolution. The ideal candidate is a hospitality professional with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day corporate dining operations and service delivery.
  • Coordinate activities with third-party suppliers, contractors, and service partners.
  • Track supplier performance against service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and service standards.
  • Assist with invoice review and approval, cost tracking, and basic budget monitoring.
  • Maintain accurate operational reports, logs, and records.
  • Communicate professionally with vendors, internal stakeholders, and team members.
  • Support issue resolution and follow up on service concerns to ensure timely closure.
  • Help ensure compliance with food service, safety, and company standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency and enhance the customer experience.
  • Provide administrative and operational support as needed.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of hospitality experience.
  • Experience in corporate dining, food service, catering, or similar hospitality operations.
  • Experience managing or supporting third-party suppliers and service providers.
  • Understanding of service level agreements (SLAs) and supplier performance tracking.
  • Strong financial acumen and cost-conscious mindset.
  • Proficiency with computers and standard business software, including Microsoft Office.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting supplier scorecards, service reporting, or KPI tracking.
  • Experience with invoice processing, budget support, or vendor reconciliation.
  • Knowledge of workplace dining operations, catering, or food service compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with reporting tools and basic data analysis.

Core Competencies

  • Hospitality service mindset.
  • Supplier management and relationship building.
  • Financial awareness and cost management.
  • Attention to detail and organizational excellence.
  • Collaboration and teamwork.
  • Accountability and ownership.
  • Continuous improvement and process optimization.

Additional Information

  • Position supports corporate dining operations within a professional workplace environment.
  • Requires regular interaction with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong customer service orientation and professionalism are essential.
  • Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and business needs.
  • Requires adherence to company policies, food service standards, and safety requirements.

Salary : $30 - $38

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