Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Valhalla, NY. This role involves managing catering orders, delivering food, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and a reliable vehicle. Pay ranges from $17–$20.25 per hour, depending on experience.

Join our vibrant team and contribute to creating memorable catering experiences while upholding Panera’s standards for quality and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service

Education

Food Handler’s Card (as required by law)

Job description

Catering Lead

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you will play a crucial role in our catering operations by helping guests plan and choose Panera dishes for their events, responding to inquiries, and ensuring hassle‑free hosting with 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 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 training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with acceptable driving record; must be able to lift, carry, push or pull objects 25‑50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 3 hours.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand directions in a loud environment.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrate Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors: making people smile, learning and growing together, solving problems, working as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Benefits

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips, free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages, flexible & reliable scheduling, paid vacation, sick time & holidays for full‑time team members, medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, 401(k) with match, career advancement, tuition discounts, rewards for team members, assistance program, and more.

Compensation

Competitive pay: $17–$20.25 per hour. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled / Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Location

609201 Valhalla, NY – Westchester Hospital