Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Associate in Leland, NC. You will manage and produce catering orders, ensuring guests experience seamless service. Responsibilities include adhering to food safety standards, creating memorable experiences, and marketing Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, effective communication skills, and a flexible schedule. Benefits include competitive pay, free on-shift meals, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Own a vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Job description

Job Summary

You will be a key player in Panera’s catering operations, managing and producing catering orders, delivering great food, and ensuring guests receive a seamless and memorable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with 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 standards for 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Effective communication skills and a passion for people.
• A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Own a vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record; must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25–50 pounds, stand and walk for up to 3 hours, and communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Commit to Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors: 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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Location: 606053 Leland, NC - Old Regent Way