Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Smithfield, NC to deliver exceptional service and bring warmth to every guest interaction. Responsibilities include preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting team success within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are customer-oriented, reliable, and have a love for food. Benefits include competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16 and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong communication skills in a loud environment.
• Passionate about creating comfort and joy for guests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service with every guest interaction.
• Prepare fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the bakery-cafe.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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. 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

• Act as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance.
• Execute duties for 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+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication and ability to 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.
• Thrives 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 preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location: 606017 Smithfield, NC - East Market Street