Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Specialist in Clinton Township, MI to manage and produce catering orders for guests and create memorable experiences with friendly service.

The ideal candidate must possess effective communication skills and a self-starter attitude. Responsibilities include adhering to food safety standards and promoting Panera Catering to local businesses.

This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and provides competitive pay and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Complete food safety training (Food Handler's Card).
• Own vehicle required for deliveries with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Ensure compliance with health and food safety standards.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Job description

Benefits

• 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

Role

• 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).
• Must 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.
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

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!

This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Location

606152 Clinton Township, MI - William P. Rosso Hwy

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans