Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Indian Hills (KY); 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 fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k)

Career advancement & leadership development

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Indian Hills, Kentucky, is seeking a Catering Specialist to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring a memorable guest experience through effective communication and adherence to health standards.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong organizational skills, capable of working flexible hours including nights and weekends. Additional perks include competitive pay and benefits like medical insurance and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Must have own vehicle with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Ensure every guest leaves satisfied through effective communication.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

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!

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 Managers and Team Members as needed
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

This Opportunity Is for You

• 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
• 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

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

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