Baker

Panera Bread Company; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Baker where you will be at the heart of creating delicious pastries and fresh breads. This role is perfect for those who love baking, whether you're a beginner or experienced. You will receive comprehensive training and have the opportunity to grow within the company. Enjoy a supportive team environment that values warmth, belonging, and trust. With competitive pay and benefits like free meals during shifts, this position offers not just a job but a pathway to a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry. If you're ready to thrive in a fun and energetic atmosphere, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Quarterly performance increases

Free meals on shifts

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and committed to food safety.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Bake fresh bread and pastries daily while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform stocking, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation tasks as needed.

Skills

Baking

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: BAKER

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun!

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for a quarterly increase based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available

We wouldn’t be Panera without our Bakers.

We’re not just Panera, we’re Panera Bread—and it’s our Bakers who keep us stocked with the delicious pastries and fresh breads we’re known for. Come be the heart and soul of our entire cafe.

As a Baker at Panera, your job is to:

• Bake all the fresh bread and pastries your cafe needs each day.
• Maintain our high standards for flavor and quality, using 100% real ingredients.
• Perform stocking, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation tasks as needed.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Step in and support your manager and team.

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

This job is for you if:

• You love baking, even if you’re a beginner. (4 weeks of training provided)
• You enjoy both working alone and with a team.
• You’re a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often.
• You’re committed to food safety and health safety.
• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You’re passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors:

• Warmth for guests: Making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

• A Path to Success: Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career—whatever your goals may be.
• Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year—so you’ll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer