Catering Lead

Panera LLC; New York; On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Vestal, NY is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders while providing exceptional service. The role involves marketing to local businesses and ensuring health standards. Strong communication, organization, and driving skills are essential, with a competitive pay range of $17-$20.25 based on experience.

Flexible scheduling is required, including nights and weekends. A commitment to Panera's values and creating a positive environment is crucial. Enjoy benefits such as paid vacation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food Handler’s Card required by law.
• Own vehicle needed for deliveries.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create friendly and effective guest experiences.
• Deliver orders to guests’ events.
• Maintain health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

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!

As a Catering Lead at Panera, 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $17-$20.25. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location.

601133 Vestal, NY - Vestal Parkway East