Guest-First Café Team Member – Food & Warmth

Panera Bread; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Panera Bread in Minnesota is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every interaction with guests. You will greet guests, assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches, and help keep the bakery-cafe running smoothly across stations including Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, and Drive-Thru.

You’ll work in a fast-paced setting, uphold food safety standards, and be flexible to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Guest-facing service experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assist in assembling fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and speed.
• Move between entry, cashier, and dining areas to assist guests.
• Maintain a clean, safe, inviting environment by following food safety standards.
• Stay adaptable to daily priorities and changes with a positive attitude.
• Support team by completing cleaning, stocking duties and shift setup.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Job description

Panera Bread in Minnesota is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every interaction with guests. You will greet guests, assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches, and help keep the bakery-cafe running smoothly across stations including Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, and Drive-Thru.

You’ll work in a fast-paced setting, uphold food safety standards, and be flexible to evenings, weekends, and holidays.