Catering & Events Specialist

Panera; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great Tips & Bonus Potential

Free meal on shifts

Career Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off (after a year of employ…

Medical, vision, life insurance & 401K

Job summary

Panera is seeking a Catering Coordinator to bring its catering services to the local community. You will help customers plan and select great Panera food for events, support questions, ensure food is delivered on time, and work toward catering sales goals.

This role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and a customer‑focused mindset, with opportunities for growth, tips and benefits, and a team culture built on warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Availability Monday through Friday 5AM-2PM.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of our catering operations.
• Communicate with and support our catering customers.
• Manage the production of catering orders and deliver orders to customer events.
• Use marketing and sales skills to generate new catering business.
• Participate in community marketing events.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

People skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Panera is seeking a Catering Coordinator to bring its catering services to the local community. You will help customers plan and select great Panera food for events, support questions, ensure food is delivered on time, and work toward catering sales goals.

This role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and a customer‑focused mindset, with opportunities for growth, tips and benefits, and a team culture built on warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.