Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to bring warmth and care to every guest interaction. You’ll connect with guests to create meaningful experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, loves working with food, and is adaptable to changes. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and benefits such as paid vacations and medical coverage.

If you are excited to be part of a team dedicated to exceptional service, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and able to stand for long periods.
• Communicate clearly in a busy environment.
• Love making people smile and creating moments of joy.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for the specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet guests warmly and enthusiastically.
• Assemble fresh food items with care.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Effective communication

Job description

Restaurant Team Member – Panera Bread

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

• 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 able to 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.
• 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.)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans