Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Town of Amsterdam (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Town of Amsterdam, NY, to manage catering operations. You will help guests plan and deliver delicious meals for events while adhering to high food safety standards.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, possess a Food Handler’s Card, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and benefits like free meals and insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training and possess a Food Handler’s Card.
• Must have a vehicle for deliveries and an acceptable driving record.
• Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to guest events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service

Job description

Catering Lead

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to inquiries, ensure hassle‑free hosting with timely delivery, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training and possess a Food Handler’s Card.
• Enjoy interacting with people and have effective communication skills.
• A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must have a vehicle for deliveries and an acceptable driving record.
• Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and stand/walk up to 3 hours.
• Comfortable communicating in a loud, fast‑paced environment.
• Embodies Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Compensation

Competitive pay: $17.00 - $20.25 per hour. Additional benefits include free on‑shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, flexible scheduling, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, medical/dental/vision/life/pet insurance, 401(k) match, tuition discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans