Catering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Hollister, CA, is seeking individuals to manage catering orders and provide exceptional service to guests. Candidates must be 18+, possess effective communication skills, and complete food safety training. The role requires flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive pay ranges from $21.00 to $24.25, along with a variety of perks including tuition discounts, paid time off, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler's Card).
• Must have own vehicle for delivering orders with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

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
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety 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 for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle.
• 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.

Equally valuable: Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $21.00 - $24.25

Location: Hollister, CA