Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; York (York County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible, reliable scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member who embodies hospitality at our York, PA location. In this role, you will connect with guests, impacting their experience positively while supporting the bakery-cafe's operations. Responsibilities include greeting guests warmly, preparing food with care, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and tuition discounts, alongside opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas of the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

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 in 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.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas; stay on the move.
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Can 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).
• Enjoys working with food. Food service experience is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Location: 600986 York, PA - Carlisle Rd