Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Panera LLC in Fremont, California is seeking a Catering Lead to plan and manage catering orders, assist guests in selecting dishes for events, and ensure timely, accurate delivery with friendly service.

You will uphold food safety standards, grow interest in Panera’s catering offerings among local businesses and schools, and support your managers and teammates to foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Food safety training completed (Food Handler’s Card) per law.
• Enjoy people with effective communication.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders and a driving record that is acceptable.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Able to stand/walk up to 3 hours.
• Able to clearly communicate in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to guests' events.
• Provide warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's high food quality standards.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Time management

Organizational skills

Driving

Flexibility

People skills

Food safety

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Role 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 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.
• Must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has 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 be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Compensation & 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 Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Competitive pay: $21-$24.25. 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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.