Catering Lead

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 Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for 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 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 our culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust. 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 strong communication skills. A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Own a vehicle that can be used to deliver 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 weighing 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 Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors. Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans Compensation Competitive pay: $17.00 – $20.25 per hour. 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. Location 606224 Newton, NJ - Water Street #J-18808-Ljbffr