Catering Lead - Events, Service and Growth

panerabread; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in Riverside, CA to manage and produce catering orders for guests, deliver orders to events, and ensure food safety and high quality Panera dishes for events.

You will build memorable experiences with warm service, proactive follow-ups, and marketing Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events. Must be reliable, with strong organizational and time-management skills; driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 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 a vehicle for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Clear communication and quick understanding of directions in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests' events.
• 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.

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in Riverside, CA to manage and produce catering orders for guests, deliver orders to events, and ensure food safety and high quality Panera dishes for events.

You will build memorable experiences with warm service, proactive follow-ups, and marketing Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events. Must be reliable, with strong organizational and time-management skills; driving may be required.