Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Associate in Rockaway Township, NJ. This role involves managing catering orders, providing exceptional service, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, possess effective communication skills, and be able to work flexible hours. Compensation ranges from $17.00 - $20.25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training and hold a Food Handler’s Card, as required by law.
• Enjoy working with people and possess effective communication skills.
• Be a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excel in organizational and time-management skills.
• Own a vehicle suitable for order delivery and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for up to 3 hours.
• Communicate clearly and comprehend directions in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s standards for food quality.

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!

Your Role Includes

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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 standards for 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 Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training and hold a Food Handler’s Card, as required by law.
• Enjoy working with people and possess effective communication skills.
• Be a self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excel in organizational and time‑management skills.
• Own a vehicle suitable for order delivery and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for up to 3 hours.
• Communicate clearly and comprehend directions in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors, making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans
Competitive pay: $17.00 - $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.
Location: 601493 Rockaway, NJ - Mount Hope Avenue