Daytime Café Associate 8am/11am-4pm

Panera Bread Lake Mary; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Schedule

Hands-On Training

Cross-Training Opportunities

Open & Friendly Environment

Room to Grow

Job summary

Panera Bread Lake Mary is seeking team members to join a positive, supportive café environment. Enjoy flexible daytime hours, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow within the brand. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to friendly, high‑quality service during lunch shifts.

No experience is required — just a can-do attitude and willingness to learn. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer care, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space for guests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Comfortable working during peak lunch hours in a high-volume environment.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to a fun, upbeat work atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service during busy lunch rushes, making every guest feel welcome.
• Help prepare and serve food and drinks quickly, with a focus on quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with your team to keep the café running smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized space, ensuring the café is always ready for the next wave of guests.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join our team and experience what it's like to work in a positive, supportive environment where you'll be trained, valued, and given the opportunity to grow. Our Bakery Café is an established brand with a strong focus on teamwork and customer service. We offer flexible daytime hours, perfect for anyone looking to work during lunch shifts. Whether you're just starting out or looking to build your career, we'll provide the hands-on training, cross-training, and growth opportunities to help you succeed.

What We Offer:

• Flex Schedule: Perfect for students or anyone needing flexibility. Work the hours that fit your lifestyle!
• Hands-On Training: We'll give you the tools and skills you need through on-the-job training, ensuring you're ready to thrive. No experience necessary!
• Cross-Training Opportunities: You'll learn how to work in different areas of the café, from food prep to front-line customer service, helping you build a wide range of skills.
• Open & Friendly Environment: We pride ourselves on a supportive, team-oriented culture where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed together.
• Room to Grow: There's always room for advancement! If you're dedicated and eager, you can take your career to the next level.

What You'll Do:

• Provide excellent customer service during busy lunch rushes, making every guest feel welcome.
• Help prepare and serve food and drinks quickly, with a focus on quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with your team to keep the café running smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized space, ensuring the café is always ready for the next wave of guests.

About You:

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Comfortable working during peak lunch hours and managing a high-volume environment.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to a fun, upbeat work atmosphere.
• Ready to grow with us and take advantage of cross-training and advancement opportunities.

If you're excited to be part of a team that values hard work, friendliness, and professional growth, we'd love to have you on board!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Compensation: Competitive salary