Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Woodbridge Township, NJ is seeking a Catering Manager who will manage and produce catering orders, ensuring exceptional service and adherence to food safety standards. The role requires effective communication, strong organization skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to lift heavy items. Panera LLC values its team members through competitive pay and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete food safety training as required by law.
• Must have a vehicle for delivering orders with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses.
• Assist Managers and Team Members as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Customer service

Job description

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

Role 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.
• 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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