Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals during shifts

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Lincoln, NE is hiring a Catering Lead responsible for managing and producing catering orders. The role emphasizes creating memorable guest experiences through service and effective communication.

Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, having effective communication skills, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle. Flexible scheduling including nights and weekends required.

The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits like medical, dental, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete food safety training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Must have own vehicle and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm service.
• Deliver orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Build excitement for Panera’s products.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service

Self-starter

Job description

Catering Lead – Panera

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.
• 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

• 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 can be used for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires 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

601205 Lincoln, NE - Pine Lake Road