Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Free on-shift meals

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Join Panera LLC as a Restaurant Team Member in Lake Wales, FL, where you'll be the heart of hospitality. This role involves greeting guests warmly and ensuring they receive top-notch service every time they visit. Responsibilities include preparing food, assisting guests, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, and numerous benefits like medical insurance and paid vacation. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, apply today for a role that offers growth and rewards!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 16+.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for communication.
• Reliability and flexibility for various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in various assigned areas in the cafe.
• Greet guests warmly and enthusiastically.
• Assemble fresh food items with care and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Fast-paced environment adaptability

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. You’ll help ensure every guest receives our best by sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, and building personal connections that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties specific to assigned 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.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas, 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; ensure 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 ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Completion of basic food safety training and possess a Food Handler’s Card (as required by law).
• Enjoying working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location: Lake Wales, FL

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.