Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Timber Creek (AR); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Résumé du poste

Panera LLC in Timber Creek, Arkansas is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and deliver exceptional service. You'll help guests choose the right Panera dishes for their events and ensure timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate will be 18+, possess effective communication and organizational skills, and have an understanding of food safety. Our team offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay with a variety of health benefits.

Join us and be part of a supportive culture where you can thrive!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding.
• Own a vehicle for deliveries.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with friendly service.
• Deliver orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.

Connaissances

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Description du poste

Catering Lead. At Panera, our people come first. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, be 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!

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
And much, much more!

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Requirements

• 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

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