Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring a Catering Lead in Goshen, IN. The role focuses on managing catering orders, ensuring memorable experiences through exceptional service, and promoting Panera Catering to businesses and events. Candidates should be self-starters with strong communication skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Basic food safety understanding and training.
• Self-starter with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create memorable guest experiences.
• Assist with order deliveries.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Position Overview

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!

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Location

601084 Goshen, IN - Elkhart Road