Panera Bread
Catering Lead
601714 Norridge, IL - N Harlem Avenue · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
About the job
Manages catering orders, assists with delivery, and provides guest service while promoting Panera Catering and maintaining food safety and quality standards.
What you'll do
- Manage and produce catering orders, communicate with guests, and follow up to support a positive experience.
- Assist with delivering orders to events and market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
- Follow health, food safety, and food quality standards; support managers and team members as needed.
What they ask for
- At least 18 years old; complete basic food-safety training and hold a Food Handler’s Card where required by law.
- Own a vehicle for deliveries and have an acceptable driving record; be able to 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 in a fast-paced environment.
Pay
$17.00 - $20.25 USD base salary
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