Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Basking Ridge, NJ, is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to bring warmth and joy to every guest interaction. In this role, you will execute various duties within our bakery-cafe, including greeting guests, assembling meals with care, and maintaining a clean environment. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous perks to support your growth and well-being. Join us in creating meaningful experiences for our community!

Effective communication and a passion for helping others are key highlights for this position. Minimum age requirement is 16, and experience in food service is preferred but not mandatory. Embrace an opportunity where you can thrive in a fast-paced environment while we provide the support you need.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Enjoy working with food; experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Food service experience

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

• Execute the duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and 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 – assist 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.

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 able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with food. Food service experience is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $15.92 - $19.00

601500 Basking Ridge, NJ – Mountain View Blvd

With more than 2,000 Panera LLC and independent franchise bakery‑cafes in the Panera Bread® family, and more locations opening all the time, it’s no wonder our company has been an excellent source of career and personal growth opportunities for more than 25 years. In neighborhoods across the U.S. and Canada, customers enjoy flavorful, handcrafted meals centered around freshly baked artisan bread. To us, that means serving food like we serve our own families – free of any of the items on our ‘No No’ List. Along the way, we also like to give back to our community. We enjoy working together, shoulder to shoulder with our customers, to confront a serious problem plaguing communities across this country – Hunger. Through our Panera Cares community cafes, we offer a dignified dining experience in an uplifting environment. In addition, we support our communities through day‑end donations at our bakery‑cafe locations and partner with local non‑profit organizations. It’s this warmth that you’ll find when you join Panera Bread. From our competitive compensation and benefits packages to our unique cultural values, we’re confident you’ll find us a rewarding and fun place to work.