Catering Lead — Create Memorable Events & Growth

Panera LLC; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation & holidays (full-time)

Medical/dental/vision/life & 401(k)

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Linden, NJ is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups for guest satisfaction. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards and strong organizational skills. You will support delivery of orders and help market Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

The position emphasizes teamwork, growth opportunities, and a fun, supportive workplace culture with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18.
• Food Handler’s Card or basic food safety training.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Self-starter with one-person goals and limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide memorable, friendly service with proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Uphold Panera’s standards for food quality.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging and trust.

Job description

Panera LLC in Linden, NJ is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups for guest satisfaction. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards and strong organizational skills. You will support delivery of orders and help market Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

The position emphasizes teamwork, growth opportunities, and a fun, supportive workplace culture with competitive pay and benefits.