About the Role
<p>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.</p><p>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!</p><p></p><p><b>What’s In It for You?</b></p><ul><li>Competitive pay & eligible for team tips</li><li>Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages</li><li>Flexible & reliable scheduling</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available</li><li>Career advancement & leadership development opportunities</li><li>Tuition discounts</li><li>Perks & rewards for team members</li><li>Team member assistance program</li><li>And much, much more!</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p><p><b>As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes:</b></p><ul><li>Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.</li><li>Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied.</li><li>Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events. </li><li>Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.</li><li>Maintain Panera’s exceptional standards for craveable food quality.</li><li>Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.</li><li>Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.</li><li>Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed.</li><li>Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>This Opportunity Is for You If:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum age: 18 years of age.</li><li>Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).</li><li>Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. </li><li>A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills.</li><li>Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.</li><li>This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record.</li><li>This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.<ul><li>Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.</li><li>Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.</li><li>Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.</li></ul></li><li>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!</li></ul><p>__</p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans</p><br><b>Additional Description :</b><br>