Panera Bread
Catering Lead
601909 Avondale, AZ - W McDowell Rd · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
About the job
Manages Panera catering orders and helps guests plan events, with a focus on friendly service, accurate and timely delivery, food safety, and local catering promotion.
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 maintain food quality and safety standards.
- Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events; support managers and team members as needed.
What they ask for
- At least 18 years of age and completion of basic food safety training (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, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 pounds and stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
Nice to have
- Enjoys working with people and has effective communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills.
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