Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Duluth Heights (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 25,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Associate in Duluth, MN, to manage and produce catering orders while ensuring guests have memorable experiences through friendly service. This role involves adhering to food safety standards and marketing Panera Catering to local businesses.

Candidates must be at least 18, have effective communication skills, and be flexible with hours, working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.25, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills with guests.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 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.
• Will be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has 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. Competitive pay: $15.00-$18.25. 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.

Location

601747 Duluth, MN - Maple Grove Road

About Panera Bread

With more than 2,000 Panera LLC and independent franchise bakery‑cafes in the Panera Bread® family, and more locations opening all the time, it’s no wonder our company has been an excellent source of career and personal growth opportunities for more than 25 years. In neighborhoods across the U.S. and Canada, customers enjoy flavorful, handcrafted meals centered around freshly baked artisan bread. To us, that means serving food like we serve our own families – free of any of the items on our ‘No No’ List. We also like to give back to our community. We enjoy working together, shoulder to shoulder with our customers, to confront a serious problem plaguing communities across this country – Hunger. Through our Panera Cares community cafes, we offer a dignified dining experience in an uplifting environment. In addition, we support our communities through day‑end donations at our bakery‑cafe locations and partner with local non‑profit organizations. It’s this warmth that you’ll find when you join Panera Bread. From our competitive compensation and benefits packages to our unique cultural values, we’re confident you’ll find us a rewarding and fun place to work.