Restaurant Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Bloomington, Illinois. This role involves serving guests with warmth and creating a delightful dining experience. Team Members will perform duties such as food preparation, cashiering, and maintaining a clean environment.

In addition, this position offers competitive pay ranging from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, flexible schedules, and various benefits including meals, insurance, and tuition discounts. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in areas such as production, prep, service, cashier, and drive-thru.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Clear communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic food safety understanding

Fast-paced multitasking

Job description

Restaurant Team Member

At Panera Bread, we believe every guest deserves our best. As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be the heart of hospitality—bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. You will serve local communities across the country, build personal connections, and create moments to surprise and delight.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in your specific area: 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.
• Stay on the move and assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food‑safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Stay informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude.
• 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 (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

Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication, quick direction-following in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love for making people smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Thrives in fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food safety understanding and training (Food Handler’s Card as required by law).
• Enjoy working with food (food service experience 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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.