Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Associate in Inverness, Florida. This role involves managing catering orders and delivering exceptional service to guests while adhering to food safety standards. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and comprehensive health benefits.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, possess effective communication and organizational skills, and have their own vehicle. Join us at Panera to help create a culture of warmth and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses.
• Build our culture of warmth and trust.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter attitude

Time-management skills

Job description

What’s In It for You?

Competitive pay and eligible for team tips
Free on-shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages
Flexible and reliable scheduling
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full‑time team members
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available
Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
Tuition discounts
Perks and rewards for team members
Team member assistance program

Your Role Includes:

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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 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.
• 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 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 weighing 25‑50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associate 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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