Creative Dining Services is seeking a detail‑driven, people‑centered Administrative & Talent Support Specialist to support our dining program at Aquinas College. This role is the operational heartbeat of our office—providing high‑quality administrative support, coordinating candidate pipelines for hourly roles, and ensuring a welcoming, professional experience for students, associates, and campus partners.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment, enjoys building relationships, and brings strong organizational and HR‑support skills to a mission‑driven culinary team.
Core Responsibilities
Guest & Office Experience
Administrative & Operational Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dining Services leadership team, including scheduling, document preparation, data entry, filing, and general office coordination.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and departmental documentation to support operational excellence.
- Assist with menu postings, marketing materials, and communication updates in collaboration with the culinary and retail teams.
HR & Talent Acquisition Support
- Coordinate hourly recruiting efforts, including job postings, applicant communication, interview scheduling, and onboarding logistics.
- Facilitate new‑hire processes: employment paperwork, I‑9 verification, background checks, benefits enrollment, and personnel file maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with Creative Dining Services policies, state and federal employment regulations, and internal audit standards.
- Support ongoing employee engagement efforts, recognition programs, and training coordination.
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, HR, or hospitality is a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across diverse groups.
- Experience in administrative support, HR coordination, or hospitality operations preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, confidentiality, and a service‑oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems or HRIS platforms is helpful but not required.
- Ability to reliably report to work as scheduled.
We Offer Our Full‑Time Employees
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Career development opportunities within a growing organization
- And much more
About Creative Dining Services
Creative Dining Services partners with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, senior living communities, conference centers, and K‑12 schools to deliver a hospitality experience that is fresh, innovative, and deeply connected to each community we serve.
Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran‑Friendly.
The tour of duty for this position is primarily first shift, Monday - Friday, although occasional availability outside of those typical hours will be expected. This is a full-time employment opportunity.