Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Catering Lead in Warrenville, IL. The role involves managing catering orders, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and effectively communicate in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers competitive pay between $16.00 and $19.25, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including paid vacations and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Capable of lifting 25-50 pounds and standing/walking for up to 3 hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Customer service

Job description

Catering Lead

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
• And much, much more!

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 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.
• Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• 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 (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).

Location

Naperville, IL 606057

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Competitive pay: $16.00 - $19.25.