Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Oak Knoll (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,518; 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

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Oak Knoll, Minnesota. This role involves managing catering orders and delivering a warm, friendly service to ensure every guest is satisfied. You will help guests plan their events with delicious Panera dishes, adhering to health standards and promoting Panera's catering services.

Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and must meet food safety training requirements. Competitive pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.25 hourly, with great perks including free meals and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Must have your own vehicle for deliveries and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm service and effective communication.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Job description

Catering Lead

Catering Lead at Panera, our people come first. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way—you’re in the right spot. We’re here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing about bread is sharing it!

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, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.

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.
• 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.

Required 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.
• 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 as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans.

Competitive pay: $16.00-$19.25.