Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Medical and dental insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to bring warmth and care to every guest interaction. In this role, you will execute various duties in the bakery-cafe, from food assembly to customer service.

Ideal candidates are reliable and thrive in fast-paced environments. Full-time team members are eligible for benefits including paid vacation, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible 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.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

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.

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—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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• 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

601506 Council Bluffs, IA - Denmark Drive