Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Catering Team Member to manage catering orders and deliver excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with people and possess strong organizational skills.

The role includes adhering to food safety standards, creating memorable experiences for guests, and supporting the team in various tasks. Flexible hours and multiple perks, such as paid vacation and health insurance, are offered!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Must have a vehicle for deliveries and acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

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
• 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 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 to work 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

606114 Lafayette, IN - South Street