Catering Lead

Panera LLC; East Hempfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation & sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, is hiring for a role focused on managing and producing catering orders. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and a self-starter attitude.

The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants should be physically capable and have their own vehicle for deliveries. Join our team and create memorable experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete food safety training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Have a vehicle for deliveries with an acceptable driving record.
• Able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Understanding of food safety

Job description

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 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 Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You

• 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.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for up to 3 hours.
• 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.

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.