Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible and reliable scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Kentucky is seeking a Catering Lead who will manage and produce catering orders, ensuring each guest has a memorable experience with friendly service. The role includes adhering to health and safety standards, assisting with deliveries, and marketing the catering services to local businesses and events.

The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, be a self-starter, and possess strong organizational abilities. A vehicle is required for deliveries. Enjoy a flexible schedule and various team perks while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training required.
• Own vehicle needed for delivering orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Maintain health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

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. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• 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.
• This role requires 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

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.