Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in O’Fallon, MO. In this role, you will be the heart of hospitality, providing warmth and joy to every guest interaction while executing a variety of responsibilities across the bakery-cafe.

You'll greet guests, assemble food with great care, and create a welcoming environment. The position offers competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, medical benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+).
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. and standing for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest warmly and enthusiastically.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Problem-solving

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.

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.

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific 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.
• 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+)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. and standing 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.
• Thrive 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

600692 O'Fallon, MO - Highway K