Panera Bread Baker Poughkeepsie - South Road

Panera Bread; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Baker, where your passion for baking will shine. This role emphasizes quality and consistency, allowing you to prepare artisan breads and pastries that delight customers. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow within the company. Enjoy competitive pay and perks such as meal discounts and health care benefits. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a warm and authentic setting.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Flexible Hours

Extensive Training

Meal Discounts

Real Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proof, bake, and top all products daily.
• Ensure all breads and baked goods meet quality standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries with warmth and friendliness.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position & Perks

A fresh approach to work. Bread is a part of our foundation. Panera bakers bring their skills and craft to create the breads, world-class cookies, and artisan pastries served fresh each day in Panera bakery-cafes. When you join Panera as a Baker, you join in our belief that food should not only taste good but also be good for you. Come make a difference with Panera as a Baker today! Panera’s essence of warmth and quality begins with baking. This is an opportunity to provide an unparalleled quality product to each of our guests.

Panera Perks…Enjoy the good stuff. The health and well-being of our associates is a high priority at Panera Bread. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our associates, based on eligibility and availability. We believe these are key components of our Total Rewards and employment experience.

• Competitive Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 an hour
• Health Care Benefits based on eligibility
• Flexible Hours
• Extensive Training
• Meal Discounts
• Real Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

About the Baker Position:

• You make it happen. Your role requires that you be reliable, able to multitask, have great attention to detail, and a commitment to adhering to standards. As a Baker, you will work diligently and with flexibility.
• It’s about being your best. You will be responsible for preparing, proofing, baking, and topping all our products daily. Our Baker must be passionate about all aspects of baking and be held to the highest standards in quality and consistency.
• We keep it real. Our passion for baking is warm and authentic. Our food is fresh and wholesome with no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
• You will respond to customer inquiries with warmth and friendliness.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Ensure all breads and baked goods are prepared according to Panera’s standards.
• Partner with Cafe Management and fellow associates as a team player.
• Represent Panera’s concept, essence, and cultural values daily.
• Work primarily alone with minimal supervision.
• Perform activities such as stocking, prep, and sanitation as needed.
• Coordinate daily responsibilities and uphold procedures to deliver products customers love.

Advancement is available and encouraged. Bakers can become Trainers, Baker Training Specialists, and Bakery Managers. Come grow with us!

Qualifications

What We’re Looking for:

• Ability to work 12 pm to 8 pm shift
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm, energy, and positive attitude with a desire to learn and develop
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Minimum age – 18 years