Panera Bread
Catering Lead
607039 Crystal Drive - Crystal City, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
About the job
Manages Panera catering orders, supports guests with event planning and delivery, and promotes catering to local organizations while maintaining service, food-quality, and safety standards.
What you'll do
- Manage and produce catering orders, communicate with guests, and follow up to ensure satisfaction.
- Assist with deliveries to events and market Panera 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 completes basic food-safety training (Food Handler’s Card where required by law).
- Owns a vehicle for deliveries and has an acceptable driving record; able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle.
- Available for flexible hours, 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; can work with limited supervision in a fast-paced, loud environment.
Pay
$12.77 - $19.25 (base salary)
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