Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Schaumburg Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Schaumburg Township, Illinois. This role is about hospitality, ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome, and delivering an excellent dining experience.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling fresh food items, and maintaining cleanliness. The position offers a competitive pay between $15.00 and $18.00 per hour, flexible scheduling, and generous benefits including medical insurance and paid time off for full-time members.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement 16+.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment by following food safety standards.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Basic food safety understanding

Passion for making people smile

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. You will support Panera Warmth, ensuring every guest receives our best by sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, and creating meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement 16+.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication skills and ability to understand directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making people smile.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food safety understanding and completion of practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans. Competitive pay: $15.00-$18.00. 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.

Location

600659 Schaumburg, IL - West Schaumburg