Catering Lead

Panera LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(k)

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in South Bend, Indiana, is looking for a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and create memorable experiences for guests. This role involves effective communication, adhering to food safety standards, and delivering catering orders to events. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with people and possess strong organizational and time-management skills.

Advantages include competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and various health benefits. If you're a self-starter ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Completed food safety training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Self-starter capable of meeting goals with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering orders and produce them for guests.
• Deliver orders and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain food safety standards during operations.
• Build excitement for Panera’s offerings in local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Customer service mindset

Job description

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, Your Role Includes:

• 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.
• This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle 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 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.

This Opportunity Is for You

• 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.

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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.