Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Lake City, FL to manage catering orders and deliver exceptional service for events. The role requires effective communication skills, adherence to food safety standards, and the ability to create memorable experiences.

Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. If you enjoy working with people and are ready to contribute to a supportive environment, apply now!

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card required).
• Enjoy working with people and communicate effectively.
• Own a vehicle with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create memorable experiences through service.
• Ensure adherence to health standards.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Market Panera Catering.
• Support managers and team members.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Job description

About the Role

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose Panera dishes for their events, respond to inquiries, and ensure hassle‑free hosting with reliable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences through warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow‑ups.
• 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.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card required by law).
• Enjoy working with people and possess effective communication skills.
• Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Own a vehicle with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Clear communication in a loud environment.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

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.
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities.
• Tuition discounts.
• Perks & rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.
• And much, much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans
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.

Location

601846 Lake City, FL - W US Highway 90