Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring for a role in Auburn, Alabama to manage catering orders and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include producing catering orders, effective communication, and adherence to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with people, possesses effective communication and organizational skills, and can work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment. Join us to help build a culture of warmth, belonging, and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Must have a vehicle for deliveries and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm and friendly service.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Job description

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay & eligible for team tips
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Flexible & reliable scheduling
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program

Your Role

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s exceptional standards for craveable food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required).
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have a vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans – Equal Opportunity Employer.

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location: 600848 Auburn, AL - Opelika Road.