Catering Lead

Overview As a Catering Lead at Panera, you will play a crucial role in our catering operations by helping guests plan and choose menus, responding to inquiries, and ensuring hassle‑free hosting with fresh, high‑quality food delivered promptly. 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 and 401(k) with match Career advancement and leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks and rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for our guests. Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow‑ups. Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events. Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards. Maintain Panera’s exceptional standards for food quality. Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services. Marketing 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). Excellent people and effective communication skills. A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Own a vehicle that can be used for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. Capable of standing and walking 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. Location & Equal Opportunity 600769 East York, PA - Market Street Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr