Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring for a role in Concord, CA, focusing on managing and producing catering orders while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, a self-starter attitude, and be able to adhere to food safety standards.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $21 to $24.25, and perks include meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and various insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Must have your own vehicle for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Maintain Panera’s food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Self-starter

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 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.
• Marketing 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 of age.
• 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.
• Flexibility for nights and weekends 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

Competitive pay: $21-$24.25. 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.

600931 Concord, CA - Diamond Boulevard