Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Join Panera LLC as a Restaurant Team Member where you’ll be the heart of hospitality, bringing warmth and joy to every interaction. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling fresh food, and maintaining a clean environment. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $15.92 – $19.00, flexible scheduling, and benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

This opportunity is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for food service. Join us in creating meaningful experiences for our guests every day.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16+ and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Job description

Restaurant Team MemberAt 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

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their 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.

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 can 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.
• 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 is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $15.92 - $19.00. 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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

601885 Teterboro, NJ - Teterboro Landing Dr