Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Wausau, WI, to provide exceptional hospitality to every guest. You will engage with customers, take orders, and ensure that the dining area is clean and welcoming.

The ideal candidate should love making people smile and have strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous benefits including medical options, vacation, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs.
• Clear communication skills and ability to follow directions quickly.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

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 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.
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods and work in a loud environment.
• Clear communication skills and ability to follow directions quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• 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).
• Willingness to work with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location

601700 Wausau, WI - Stewart Avenue