Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Richfield, MN to manage catering orders and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will adhere to health and food safety standards while building a culture of warmth and trust.

The ideal candidate should enjoy working with people, have excellent communication skills and be flexible with hours, including nights and weekends. Benefits include competitive pay, paid vacation, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training.
• Own a vehicle for deliveries with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Catering Lead

Location: 606021 Richfield, MN - W 78th Street

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay: $16.00-$19.25
• Eligible for team tips
• Free on‑shift meals and 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

Your Role Includes:

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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 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

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law)
• Enjoy working with people and have effective communication skills
• Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Own a vehicle that can be used for delivering orders and has 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 weighing 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 as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled veterans and all qualified individuals.