Restaurant Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member to join our team in Onalaska, WI. As a key ambassador of our brand, you will bring warmth and joy while connecting with guests and delivering exceptional service.

Your responsibilities include greeting customers, preparing food items, and maintaining a clean environment. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a variety of benefits including medical insurance and paid vacation for full-time members. Join us in creating moments of comfort and connection!

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum age requirement (16+).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh food items with care and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food safety knowledge

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 while connecting with guests, contributing to the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and serving local communities.

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.

What’s In It for You?

• 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

This Opportunity Is for You

You must meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods. Clear communication and quick understanding of directions in a loud environment are required. You should have strong interpersonal skills, love making people smile, and be passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest. You must thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease. Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays are essential. Basic food safety knowledge and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law) is required, and food service experience is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location

Onalaska, WI - Crossing Meadow Drive

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.