Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 23,598 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders for guests. Responsibilities include creating memorable experiences with warm service, delivering orders, and adhering to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, possess effective communication skills, and have a reliable vehicle. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $17.13 to $20.25, along with benefits like paid vacation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Must have your own vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Job description

Catering Lead

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.
• 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.

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 you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and have 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!

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.

Pay

Competitive pay: $17.13 - $20.25. Individual compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

601958 Spokane, WA - N Division

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans