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Crane Company

Customer Service Admin II

West Caldwell, NJ · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home ... The Customer Service Administrator II is responsible for supporting sales success by performing ...

Cabot Public Schools

Food Service Worker

Cabot, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Other tasks assigned by the Director of Food Service, the building administrator, and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent Note: The above description is ...

Cabot Public Schools

Food Service Worker

Cabot, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Other tasks assigned by the Director of Food Service, the building administrator, and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent Note: The above description is ...

Fairfield Community Schools

Substitute-Food Service

Goshen, IN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Building Administrator/Food Service Director Status: Substitute Job Goal: To prepare and serve school meals in a safe and clean environment. It is the goal every position to provide services which ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service administrator in the United States is $24.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food service administrator?

Food Service Administrators are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food service establishments, such as cafeterias, restaurants, or institutional kitchens. They manage staff, maintain food safety standards, handle budgeting and inventory, and ensure customer satisfaction. Their role often includes planning menus, coordinating food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Food Service Administrators play a key role in maintaining efficient and high-quality food service environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food service administrator?

To thrive as a Food Service Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, experience in food service operations, and typically a degree in hospitality management or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management systems, food safety regulations, and scheduling software is crucial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you manage staff and ensure customer satisfaction. These skills are vital for maintaining efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service in a dynamic food service environment.

What are some common challenges faced by food service administrators, and how are they typically addressed?

Food Service Administrators often face challenges such as managing tight budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating schedules for a diverse team. Balancing customer satisfaction with cost control requires strong organizational and communication skills. Successful administrators address these challenges by staying current on regulatory requirements, implementing efficient inventory systems, and fostering a collaborative team environment to ensure smooth daily operations.

What is the difference between Food Service Administrator vs Food Service Supervisor?

AspectFood Service AdministratorFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsOften requires food service management certifications or related degreesTypically requires food safety certifications and experience in food service
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, overseeing multiple locations or departmentsOn-site in kitchens or dining areas, supervising staff directly
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in restaurants, cafeterias, healthcare facilities, and institutionsCommonly found in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services

In summary, a Food Service Administrator focuses on managing operations, budgets, and staff from an administrative perspective, often working in offices. In contrast, a Food Service Supervisor is more hands-on, directly overseeing daily food service activities and staff on-site. Both roles are essential in the food service industry but differ mainly in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Customer Service Admin II

West Caldwell, NJ • On-site

Crane Company
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
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$19 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review and negotiate customer purchase orders for compliance and manage purchase order requirements in the ERP system.

  • Prepare responses to customer requests for quotes, convey pricing and delivery information, and support order status updates.

  • Support demand management, coordinate with sales managers, and ensure accurate customer forecast entry in ERP.

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for aCustomer Service Administrator IIat ourWest Caldwell, NJlocation.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Customer Service Administrator II is responsible for supporting sales success by performing administrative activities for assigned customers. This position is responsible for consulting with business managers/Customer Account Managers/Regional Sales Managers as required. This includes either pre-award or post-award activities. Assuring appropriate communication between the company, its customers and regulatory agencies. The Customer Service Administrator II acts as a customer liaison regarding quotes, purchases, order status, data entry, maintaining files, and warranty returns as applicable. This position carries direct responsibility for performing major assignments, partnering with a diverse array of internal departments that affect business operations to a significant degree.

Essential Functions:

  • Review and negotiate customer purchase orders for compliance to Crane policies and applicable export and/or Government regulations. Administer and manage purchase orders by flowing down essential requirements through the business to ensure these requirements are met in a cost-effective and timely manner. This includes managing internal coordination and flowing down of purchase order specifications, quality requirements, terms and conditions and applicable Government Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Interpret and enter purchase order requirements into ERP system and provide order acknowledgements to customers
  • Understand Crane Business System tools such as key performance indicators and standard work in order to participate in continuous improvement efforts
  • Prepare timely responses to customer requests for quotes (RFQ) through internal coordination to convey pricing and delivery information back to the customer
  • Support accounts receivables to address past due payment issues for assigned customer base
  • Process warranty returns and ensure timely processing to support customer requirements
  • Establish and grow relationships with our customer base by providing accurate and timely status of shipments through a variety of means such as daily / weekly telecoms, WebEx and face to face meetings. Coordinate with Customer Account Managers/Regional Sales Managers to resolve customer-related disputes.
  • Administer Customer web-based portals as required to support the disposition of returned goods and associated transactions such as debit / credit administration, corrective action response and closure of open actions within portal. Conduct data entry and reporting within portal applications.
  • Support demand management and Regional Sales Managers/Customer Account Managers to ensure accurate customer forecast is entered in ERP in order to drive material requirements and sales planning as applicable
  • Ensure applicable export compliance requirements are adhered to
  • Validate customer scorecards and contest any findings that are not in line with actual performance. This includes the comparison of customer and internal delivery data in order to ensure we are aligned with our customer's scorecard rating as applicable. This includes working with internal operations to make recommendations to ensure a high customer on-time delivery performance
  • Basic knowledge of Crane Business System tools such as key performance indicators, transactional process improvement, problem solving, and standard work in order to participate in continuous improvement efforts
  • Able to provide excellent Customer Service through communication and problem solving to include but not limited to: quick response to Customer inquiries (calls and e-mails), using resources as required to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Exhibit a general understanding of applicable business processes in order to train Customer Service administrators in elements of their essential functions. Continually review processes in order to identify deficiencies to support process improvement in order to elevate the performance of the team.
  • Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

  • Accurately manage internal databases or CRM tools as applicable
  • Provide follow up and support to the Regional Sales Managers/business managers/customer account managers
  • Coordinating with other internal functional teams in order to drive expedited/aircraft on ground (AOG) orders as applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience: 2-5 years of applicable Customer Service work experience
  • Knowledge: Understands concepts, practices, and procedures of business administration; Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Working knowledge of customer portals, Export Administration Regulations, Incoterms, and ITAR Compliance; Basic knowledge of FAR/DFAR, government procurement specifications, regulations, and compliance requirements; A general understanding of pricing principles, how to research invoices, payments, and debits; general understanding and application of industry principles, concepts, practices, and standards of the Customer Service field; business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions
  • Skills/Abilities: Ability to proficiently use an ERP system; Ability to follow department processes and work flow; Ability to work collaboratively with employees within department and across functions; Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot customer issues; Demonstrated ability to convey information and analysis clearly as needed to customers; Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills; Demonstrated ability to solve routine to moderately complex problems; Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel); Customer friendly and responsive with a view to providing customer satisfaction including supporting face-to-face meetings; Strong communication skills including phone and email
  • Education/Certification: High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Oracle Experience
  • Aerospace Manufacturing Experience
  • Associates or bachelor's degree

Working Conditions:

  • Standard office environment
  • Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
  • Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
  • Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
  • May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
  • Must be flexible to work overtime as needed

Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

Salary range: $76,500 to $99,600.Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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About Crane AI

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Industry

Software development

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2017

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