Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Join Panera LLC in Belleville, IL as a Restaurant Team Member, where you'll be the heart of hospitality, serving our wonderful guests. This role involves executing various duties in the bakery-cafe while creating meaningful experiences.

Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, free meals on shift, and comprehensive benefits including medical and career advancement opportunities. If you have a passion for making people smile and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort for guests.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas (Production, Service, Cashier, etc.)
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support team by completing cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Reliability

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

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas 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 can 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: $15.00 - $18.00

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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location: 600650 Belleville, IL - Main Street