Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Sporting Hill (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Sporting Hill, Pennsylvania to manage catering orders and provide exceptional experiences for guests. The role involves maintaining high food quality standards and marketing catering services to local businesses.

Ideal candidates are self-starters, have effective communication skills, and can meet goals with limited supervision. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Completed basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Enjoy people and possess effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Owns a vehicle for deliveries and has an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm and friendly service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

Job Overview

Catering Lead at Panera – a role that centers on providing exceptional catering experiences for our guests. The position places a strong emphasis on service, quality food, and maintaining the highest standard of operation throughout the catering lifecycle.

Benefits

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. Team member assistance program.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Completed basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy people and possess effective communication skills.
• A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Owns a vehicle for delivering orders and has an acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and other shift hours in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25‑50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk up to 3 hours.
• Can clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.