What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office / Customer Service Coordinator position at Nourish Food Service?
Nourish Food Service is a dynamic and growing [mention your industry, e.g., culinary, food production, hospitality] company. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and service. We are seeking a highly organized and versatile Office Support Clerk to join our team and play a key role in our daily operations.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Office Support Clerk to provide crucial administrative support across multiple departments. This role is the backbone of our office operations, involving a unique blend of client billing, customer service, bookkeeping, culinary production support, and HR assistance. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy problem-solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Billing & Bookkeeping:
- Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in a timely manner using Xero software.
- Process accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Assist with accounts payable, including data entry and verifying invoices.
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions in Xero.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.
Customer Service:
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, both in person and over the phone.
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via email and phone.
- Handle customer complaints or issues with empathy and efficiency, escalating when necessary.
- Maintain a positive and welcoming office environment.
Culinary Department Support:
- Accurately complete and distribute daily production sheets based on chef instructions and order requirements.
- Assist with inventory tracking and ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensure production documentation is filed and communicated effectively.
HR Administrative Duties:
- Assist with the preparation of new hire paperwork and onboarding schedules.
- Maintain confidential employee files and records.
- Schedule interviews and meetings for the HR manager.
- Help draft and distribute internal company communications.
General Administrative Support:
- Create and maintain complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for various operational needs.
- Draft, format, and proofread documents, memos, and reports in Microsoft Word.
- Manage professional communication via Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar).
- Utilize the full Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, SharePoint, etc.) for collaboration and file management.
- Perform other clerical duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience (2 years) in an administrative, clerical, or office support role.
- Mandatory Proficiency in: Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel (including creating spreadsheets, formulas, and pivot tables), and Outlook.
- Mandatory hands-on experience with Xero accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting professional documents.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail for bookkeeping and billing tasks.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Superb organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize a varied workload.
- A customer-focused attitude and a team player mindset.
- MUST BE A SELF STARTER
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a culinary, hospitality, or production environment.
- Basic understanding of HR processes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18