Panera Bread Associate – Crew Member

Doherty Enterprises; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health care benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid, on-the-job training

Meal discounts

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is hiring for the position of Panera Bread Associate – Crew Member in Middletown, NY. This role emphasizes creating a warm and welcoming experience for guests, with opportunities in customer service and food production. The position offers competitive pay, health care benefits, flexible schedules, and on-the-job training. Ideal candidates should be friendly and positive, aged 16 or older, with teamwork and communication skills. This position fosters growth and advancement within the café environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16 years old.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Food service or retail experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, accurate, and friendly service to guests.
• Prepare food with pride and attention to quality.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented café environment.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Position & Perks

Panera Bread is hiring friendly, high-energy team players to join our café teams. As a Panera Bread Associate – Crew Member, you’ll help create the warm, welcoming experience Panera is known for—whether serving guests or preparing food behind the scenes.

We have opportunities available in customer service (cashier) and food production (line). No late nights, no grease, no alcohol—just great food and great people.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Health care benefits (for both part-time and full-time team members)
• Flexible schedules
• Paid, on-the-job training
• Meal discounts
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

What You’ll DoTake care of guests with fast, accurate, and friendly service; prepare food with pride and attention to quality; work as part of a supportive, team-oriented café environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Food service or retail experience preferred, but not required