Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals and unlimited beverages

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a team member in Bloomington, IL to manage and produce catering orders while delivering exceptional service. This role requires effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to meet delivery needs. Candidates must be at least 18 and possess a valid Food Handler’s Card.

The position offers competitive pay between $16.00 and $19.25 per hour, along with numerous benefits including free meals and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Food Handler’s Card.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 25 and 50 pounds.
• Have a vehicle available for deliveries.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide friendly service and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Deliver orders to events as necessary.
• Maintain food safety standards and quality.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay and eligible for team tips
• Free on‑shift meals and 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
• And much, much more!

Your Role Includes:

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow‑ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied.
• 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 your Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• 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 your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• 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.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $16.00 - $19.25

Location: 601295 Bloomington, IL - South Veterans Pkwy