Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Town of Whitestown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead who will manage catering orders and provide excellent service, ensuring guests enjoy their experiences. The role includes delivering orders and adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess effective communication skills, and have their own vehicle.

This position offers competitive pay, paid time off, benefits, and chances for career advancement. Join a team that values warmth, growth, and community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Complete food safety training (Food Handler's Card required).
• Must have a vehicle for delivering orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create memorable experiences for guests.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Job description

Catering Lead – Panera Bread

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 their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.

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 your managers and team members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 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.
• Must have your own vehicle that can be used for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record; must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle.
• Requires 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.