Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in the Town of Cheektowaga, NY. In this role, you'll provide a warm welcome, deliver exceptional food service, and create meaningful experiences for guests. Responsibilities include executing various duties within the bakery-cafe and maintaining a clean environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is 16 years or older. Benefits include competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement 16+.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Enjoy working with food; experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Food service experience

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. 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 specific areas within the bakery‑cafe (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.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas while staying on the move.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Stay on the move 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 ($16.00 - $19.00) & 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+.
• 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