Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring a Restaurant Team Member in Effingham, IL. In this role, you will bring warmth and hospitality to every guest interaction, directly supporting our bakery-cafe's growth and the community.

Your responsibilities include greeting guests, preparing food, and ensuring a clean environment. Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $15.00 to $18.00, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including meals, insurance options, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in the bakery-cafe (Production, Service, Cashier, etc.).
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service

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. You support 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, creating meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• Execute the 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

Pay

Competitive pay: $15.00 - $18.00 (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).

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability 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.
• 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

606032 Effingham, IL – Damron Court