Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Chocolay Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Sick time & holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a catering team member to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups for guests at events.

You will assist with delivering orders, adhere to health and food safety standards, and help grow Panera Catering among local businesses and schools. Flexible hours include nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food Handler’s Card required by law.
• Enjoy interacting with people with effective communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of meeting goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Own a vehicle acceptable for delivering orders and maintain a valid driving record.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 pounds and stand/walk up to 3 hours.
• Clear communication in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s standards for food quality.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Time management

Organization

Vehicle ownership

Flexible hours

Night & weekend availability

Lifting 25–50 lbs

Clear communication in loud env

Job description

You will play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar Panera dishes for their events, respond to inquiries, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with the food delivered promptly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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 food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card required by law).
• Enjoy interacting with people and possess effective communication skills.
• Self‑starter capable of meeting goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Own a vehicle acceptable for delivering orders and maintain 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 25–50 pounds and stand/walk for up to 3 hours.
• Clear communication in a loud environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and eligible for team tips.
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages.
• Flexible and reliable scheduling.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full‑time team members.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match.
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
• Tuition discounts.
• Perks and rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.
• And more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans