Catering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Job summary

Panera LLC in Parrish, Florida is seeking a Catering Lead to support our catering operations by helping guests plan meals for events and delivering excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing orders, following health standards, and marketing our catering services.

The ideal candidate will be 18+, with good organizational skills and the ability to deliver orders. This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Complete basic food-safety training needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to events with excellent service.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Self-starter

Time Management

Job description

Catering Lead – Your role supports Panera’s catering operations by helping guests plan and choose meals for events, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow‑ups to keep guests satisfied.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food‑safety standards and maintain Panera’s quality standards for food.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support managers and teammates as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Complete basic food‑safety training (Food Handler’s Card as required by law).
• Easily communicate and enjoy interacting with people.
• Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must have own vehicle with acceptable driving record for delivery duties.
• Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and fast‑paced priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 pounds and stand/walk for up to 3 hours.
• Fluent in clear communication in a loud environment.
• Demonstrate Panera Guiding Values and Behaviors: bring a smile, learn and grow, find solutions, take initiative, work as a team, have fun, celebrate success, and see the best in others.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and eligible for team tips.
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages.
• Flexible and reliable scheduling.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (full‑time only).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match (available).
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
• Tuition discounts.
• Perks and rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.
• And much more.

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. Compensation decisions are made on a per‑position, per‑candidate basis.