Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member for their location in North Brunswick Township, NJ. The role emphasizes hospitality, ensuring that every guest receives excellent service. Responsibilities include food preparation, guest interactions, and maintaining a clean environment.

Team members enjoy competitive pay, tips, flexible scheduling, and benefits including medical insurance and tuition discounts. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and have a passion for working with food.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create moments of comfort, connection, and joy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction.
• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery-cafe including Production, Prep, Service, etc.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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. Your role is to support Panera warmth to life and ensure every guest receives our best service.

Location: North Brunswick, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction.
• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery‑cafe including 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.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas and stay 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.
• 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 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create moments of comfort, connection, and joy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler’s Card as required by law.)
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Enjoy working with food.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans. Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Competitive pay: $15.92 - $19.00. 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.