Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on‑shift meals

Flexible, reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC seeks a Restaurant Team Member in East Windsor, Connecticut, to provide exceptional service and hospitality. You will engage with guests, create positive experiences, and support bakery-cafe operations.

With a focus on teamwork, you will greet guests warmly, maintain a clean environment, and assemble fresh food items. Benefits include competitive pay starting at $15.92, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Completion of basic food safety understanding and practice training.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Reliability and punctuality

Clear communication

Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

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. You will have the opportunity to connect with guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and serve local communities across the country. 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

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

• Execute duties in your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC).
• 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 ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication and quick understanding of 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.
• Completion of basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoys working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $15.92 – $19.00. 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.

Location: 601713 East Windsor, NJ – Route 130