Catering Lead

Panera LLC; North End (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in North End, New Jersey, is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering operations and ensure outstanding service for guests. The role involves handling catering orders, delivering them, and adhering to food safety standards.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and a flexible schedule. Competitive pay between $17.00 and $20.25, along with excellent perks including meals and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training as required.
• Must have own vehicle for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm service.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

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!

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.

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!

Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 (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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans