Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Adamsville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Adamsville, NC, to manage catering orders and ensure a high level of food quality. This role involves creating memorable experiences for guests and effectively communicating with them to meet their needs.

Ideal candidates should be self-starters with strong organizational skills who can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Benefits include competitive pay, free meals, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Basic food safety understanding and training required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Self-starter

People skills

Job description

Overview

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 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 can be used for delivering 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 25–50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Must communicate clearly and navigate a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans. 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.