Restaurant Team Member: Guest Experience & Quick Service

panerabread; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life ins., &

Job summary

Panera Bread in Whittier, CA is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to deliver warm hospitality, handle food preparation and service, and support daily operations with a positive attitude. You’ll greet guests, assemble items with care, and keep the bakery-café clean and welcoming.

You should enjoy fast-paced work, be reliable, and flexible for evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers competitive pay, free meals on shift, benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• You meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and 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.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their 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.

Job description

Panera Bread in Whittier, CA is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to deliver warm hospitality, handle food preparation and service, and support daily operations with a positive attitude. You’ll greet guests, assemble items with care, and keep the bakery-café clean and welcoming.

You should enjoy fast-paced work, be reliable, and flexible for evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role offers competitive pay, free meals on shift, benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for growth.