Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Los Medanos (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead who will manage catering orders and create memorable guest experiences. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, has effective communication skills, and demonstrates excellent organizational proficiency.

This role requires a minimum age of 18, basic food safety training, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive pay ranges from $21 to $24.25, with additional benefits including medical insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Job description

Catering Lead – Panera Bread

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.

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.
• Marketing 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.

Values & Behaviors

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.

Compensation

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.