Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible, reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC seeks a Restaurant Team Member at their bakery-cafe in Watchung, New Jersey. This role is vital for delivering warmth and joy to guests, requiring multitasking and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling food, and maintaining a clean environment.

Team members enjoy competitive pay and perks like free meals, flexible scheduling, and paid time off. Ideal candidates are reliable, enthusiastic, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 16+.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Multitasking

Reliability

Job description

Restaurant Team Member – Panera Bread. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be the heart of hospitality, bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for your specific area 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.
• 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+. Must be 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.

You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.

You're passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask with ease.

You're 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).

You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.

Competitive pay: $15.92 - $19.00 (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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.)

Location: 601478 Watchung, NJ - Route 22 East