Catering Lead

4 days ago

Auburn, NY, United States Panera Bread Full time

Catering Lead

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel 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 Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it

What's In It for You?

  • 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
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.

As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes:
  • 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.
This Opportunity Is for You If:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $16-$19.25

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

601464 Auburn, NY - Plaza Drive

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