Restaurant Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring a Restaurant Team Member in Collinsville, IL. The role focuses on hospitality, bringing warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction.

Responsibilities include executing specific duties in the bakery-cafe, greeting guests, and maintaining a clean environment. The position offers competitive pay between $15.00 - $18.00, free meals during shifts, and various benefits including medical insurance and team member rewards.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love for making people smile.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Ability to multitask

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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.
• 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 (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

• The minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ 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.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility 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 preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an 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.

Location: 601156 Collinsville, IL - Bluff Road.