Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Anderson, IN, is seeking a Restaurant Team Member who embodies hospitality by bringing warmth and joy to every guest interaction. Responsibilities include generating warm greetings, assembling fresh menu items, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to stand for extended periods, and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and benefits like free meals and insurance options. Join a team that values the experiences you create for local communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Reliability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Generate a warm greeting for every guest with genuine enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment by following food safety standards.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Basic food safety understanding

Job description

Restaurant Team Member At Panera Bread, we believe every guest deserves our best. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be the heart of hospitality—bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. Restaurant Team Members have the special opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. By sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, always looking for ways to help, building personal connections, and finding moments to surprise and delight, you help create meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• Generate a warm greeting for every guest with genuine enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency—no assembly lines, just real ingredients and great food.
• Stay on the move, assisting guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Be informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude—every guest gets our best.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.
• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery‑cafe (Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).

What’s In It for You

• Competitive pay & eligible for team tips
• Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Flexible, reliable scheduling
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (for full‑time team members)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication skills and ability to understand directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease.
• Reliability, punctuality, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoyment of working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

601080 Anderson, IN - South Scatterfield Road