Panera Bread
Catering Lead
600657 Park Ridge, IL - South NW Highway · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
About the job
Manages Panera catering orders and guest relationships, supports delivery to events, and promotes catering to local organizations while maintaining food quality and safety.
What you'll do
- Manage and produce catering orders; communicate with guests and follow up to ensure satisfactory service.
- Assist with delivering orders to events and market catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
- Follow food safety and quality standards and support managers and team members as needed.
What they ask for
- At least 18 years old and complete basic food safety training, including a Food Handler’s Card where required by law.
- Own a vehicle for deliveries and have an acceptable driving record; safely operate a passenger motor vehicle.
- Flexible availability, including nights and weekends; able to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 pounds and stand or walk for up to 3 hours.
- Effective communication, organization, and time-management skills; able to work with limited supervision.
Pay
$16.00-$19.25 USD base salary
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