Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Texarkana, Texas. This role involves managing catering orders and creating memorable experiences through friendly service and effective communication. You will market Panera Catering to local businesses and maintain food safety standards.

The ideal candidate must be 18 years or older, possess excellent organizational skills, and have a valid vehicle for deliveries. Benefits include competitive pay, free meals, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25‑50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering orders and create memorable experiences.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses and schools.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

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.

Job 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 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 meeting 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.
• 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.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

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.
• Perks & rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location: 606470 Texarkana, TX - Saint Michael Drive.