Catering Lead

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. 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. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. Food Handler's Card, as required by law. Enjoy working with people and have effective communication skills. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Have your own vehicle for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. Be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle. 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 three 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 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. Benefits Competitive pay and eligible for team tips. Free on-shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages. Flexible and reliable scheduling. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance and 401(k) with match available. Career advancement and leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Perks and rewards for team members. Team member assistance program. And much, much more! Pay & Compensation Competitive pay: $16.00-$19.25. The exact 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 Bloomington, MN – Mall of America (Job ID: 601957). Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled and Veteran candidates are encouraged to apply. Panera is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC