Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Panera LLC in Edgewater, NJ, is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to enhance the guest experience through exceptional service and hospitality. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling fresh food items, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and passionate about food service. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $15.92 to $19.00 per hour, free meals during shifts, and benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join us at Panera to help create moments of comfort and connection for our guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute various duties in the bakery-cafe.
• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh food items accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support team success with stocking and cleaning duties.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service

Basic food safety understanding

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. Restaurant Team Members have the special opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. 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 services in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas 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

This Opportunity Is for You. If you meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and can 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; have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile; be passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest; thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease; be 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 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.