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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 an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has 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!

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

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