Catering Lead

Position Summary As a Catering Lead at Panera, you will help guests plan and choose delicious Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and ensure hassle‑free hosting with prompt delivery. What’s In It for You? 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 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 training and hold a Food Handler’s Card as required by law. Enjoy working with 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 weighing 25–50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Clear communication in loud environments. Ability to embody Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others. Location Hershey, PA - Mae Street EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC