Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; 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 in Kokomo, Indiana is looking for Restaurant Team Members who are passionate about hospitality and food. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our guests and helping create a warm environment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing food, assisting customers, and maintaining cleanliness in the restaurant. With benefits like competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and medical insurance available, you can build a rewarding career with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent services to guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety understanding

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

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: 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

Qualifications

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. You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile. You’re passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease. You’re 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). You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans