Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Westchester, IL, is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to deliver outstanding hospitality and connect with guests. This role involves greeting guests warmly, preparing food with care, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys working with food.

Competitive pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.00, plus team tips, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills; loves making people smile.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Food service experience (preferred)

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 (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.

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
• Competitive pay: $15.00 - $18.00

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must 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; loves 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.

Location

601019 Westchester, IL - Cermak Avenue

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans