Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Knightdale, NC. In this role, you'll bring warmth and joy to our guests while executing various bakery-cafe duties including food preparation and customer service. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, making meaningful connections with guests.

The position offers competitive pay, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16 years or older.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest warmly and enthusiastically.
• Assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment following food safety standards.
• Support team success through cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

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.

Location

606153 Knightdale, NC - Highway 64 & Village Park Dr.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in 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.
• Help guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas while staying on the move.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Stay 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

• Minimum age requirement of 16years or older and able to lift up to 25lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Can 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.
• Completion of basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoys working with food. Food service experience is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans.