Food Service Associate - pay: $17 - $19/hr weekends a plus - Augusta

PR Restaurants LLC dba., Panera Bread; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Competitive starting pay up to $17.50

Exceptional training and career growth

Promotion opportunities from within

Medical, dental, vision, company-paid

401k with company match

One week paid vacation

Flexible scheduling

Meal discounts

PRR Company Discounts

Job summary

Panera Bread in Augusta, ME is hiring Food Service Associates for PM shifts with weekend availability required. You will support café operations and help provide a positive guest experience in a team-driven environment.

This role emphasizes friendliness, reliability, and strong product knowledge. We offer competitive pay up to $17.50 per hour, paid weekly, comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and ability to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Strong customer service mindset and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cafe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of customer service for guests.
• Assist with café operations and daily tasks.
• Work as a key part of a dynamic team.
• Demonstrate enthusiastic knowledge of menu items.
• Report to Supervisors and follow directions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Set a positive example and maintain optimism for staff and guests.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Our Augusta, ME Panera Bread cafe is hiring

Associates for PM shifts!

Weekend availability is a must!

Panera Bread / PR Restaurants is seeking Food Service Associates to join our supportive team of dynamic and hardworking café professionals. At PR Restaurants, we're committed to setting a higher standard for excellence in every facet of our business. As a Food Service Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting and motivating our café teams to provide positive, unrivaled guest experiences for every Panera customer.

We've instilled a universal work culture defined by integrity, optimism, and mutual respect. The well-being of every team member is crucial to our success. Help us fulfill our mission to 'Rise Above the Rest' by providing the highest-quality service experience for our guests.

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Competitive starting pay, up to $17.50/hr BOE
• Exceptional training and career growth programs
• Promotion opportunities from within
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life & disability insurance and 401k with company match (available for full-time employees, 30+ hrs/week)
• One week of paid vacation (available for full-time employees, 30+ hrs/week)
• Flexible scheduling
• Meal discounts while working, 65% off first $15
• PRR Company Discounts - discounts, rewards and perks on thousands of partnering brands

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of customer service for our guests
• Assist with café operations and daily tasks
• Successfully work as a key part of a dynamic team
• Enthusiastic & comprehensive knowledge of menu items
• Report to and follow the direction of your Supervisor(s)
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Adhere to our company policies, procedures, & safety standards
• Set a positive example and maintain optimism for all staff, employees, and guests

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this position
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate clearly with both customers and colleagues
• Physical requirements may include standing for prolonged periods, repeated walking, bending, stretching, & occasional lifting (up to 50lbs)

There's no limit to how far your enthusiasm and ambition can take you at PR Restaurants.