Catering Lead - Flexible Hours & Growth

panerabread; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free meals

Flexible schedule

Paid vacation

Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Panera Bread in Vadnais Heights, MN is hiring a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and deliver memorable guest experiences with warm service and proactive follow-ups. You will ensure health and food safety standards, promote Panera Catering to local businesses, and support the team in a fast-paced environment, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications include food-safety training, strong communication, and an ability to lift 25-50 pounds plus stand/walk for hours.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This role requires 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.

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.

Job description

Panera Bread in Vadnais Heights, MN is hiring a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and deliver memorable guest experiences with warm service and proactive follow-ups. You will ensure health and food safety standards, promote Panera Catering to local businesses, and support the team in a fast-paced environment, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications include food-safety training, strong communication, and an ability to lift 25-50 pounds plus stand/walk for hours.