Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k)

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Taylor, Michigan is seeking a dedicated team member to manage catering orders and create memorable experiences for guests. This role involves strict adherence to health standards and the ability to market Panera Catering services to local businesses.

The ideal candidate will be effective in communication, organized, and capable of meeting goals with limited supervision. Join us in building a culture of warmth and growth at Panera!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training required.
• Must have own vehicle and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for up to 3 hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create memorable experiences for guests.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service

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 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• 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.
• 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

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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.