Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and provide warm service. The successful candidate will create memorable experiences and market catering services to local businesses.

Must be at least 18 years old and enjoy working with people. Strong organizational skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Complete food safety training.
• Enjoy working with people and communicate effectively.
• Self-starter with limited supervision.
• Flexible to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain food quality standards.
• Assist in delivering orders to events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to work independently

Job description

Catering Lead

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.

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!

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.
• 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.
• Own a vehicle usable 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 weighing 25‑50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Clear communication abilities 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.

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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location: Carlisle, PA - Noble Blvd