Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Indian Trail, NC. In this role, you will be the heart of hospitality, ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome and the best service.

Your responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling food orders, and maintaining cleanliness in the bakery-café. The position offers competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication in a loud environment, understanding directions.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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 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

Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, executing 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.
• 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 & eligibility 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 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication in a loud environment, understanding directions from guests, managers, and team members.
• 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.
• 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

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.