Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Denver, NC, who will be an ambassador of warmth in guest interactions, responsible for delivering excellent service in various roles from Production to Cashier. Duties include greeting guests and maintaining a clean environment while assisting with food assembly and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The role offers competitive pay, paid time off, and numerous benefits including medical insurance and career advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making people smile.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Enjoy working with food; food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas like Production, Service, or Cashier.
• Greet every guest warmly and enthusiastically.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety understanding

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (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

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.

Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age 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.
• Thrives 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