Catering Lead - Albany Medical Center

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! 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 * And much, much more! As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately. As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes: * 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. * Marketing 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. This Opportunity Is for You If: * Minimum age: 18 years of age. * Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law). * Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. * A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. * Excellent organizational and time-management skills. * Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. * This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. * Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. * Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. * Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. * Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! __ Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description : Competitive pay: $17.00 - $20.25

Created: 2026-04-02