Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition discounts

401(k) with match available

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Surprise, AZ. In this role, you will bring warmth and care to every guest interaction while executing duties in various areas such as service, cashier, or guest experience champion.

You will enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, free meals, and benefits like medical insurance, tuition discounts, and paid time off. Ideal candidates are 16+, enjoy working with food, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Passionate about making people smile and creating moments of joy.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment according to food safety standards.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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

• Execute 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

• 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.
• Have 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

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.

Location

606264 Surprise, AZ - North Prasada Parkway