Team Member

4996 Panera Bread Tunnel Rd DT; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & tips

Meal discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Panera Bread in Asheville is seeking Restaurant Team Members to join our community-focused bakery-café. You will connect with guests, contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and help donate unsold items to local organizations, supporting our mission to give back.

Learn multiple roles from cashier to baking and barista, with bi-weekly pay and clear opportunities for career growth. Must be 16+, hours are flexible (15–40 weekly), and you will operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to work & learn in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work 15-40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
• Step in & support your manager and team.
• Learn different positions, such as: cashier, baking, drive-thru (at applicable locations), salad & sandwich makers, barista, dishwashing, and dining room cleanliness.
• Our cashiers are the friendly face of Panera. You’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile.
• Our salad & sandwich makers assemble a wide range of menu items ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
• Be committed to health & food safety.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Fast learner

Job description

Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team Members!

At Panera, you will become part of a team where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, impact the bakery‑café’s growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local community organizations.

Panera Perks:

• Competitive wages & team tipping. (Bi-weekly pay)
• Employee Meal Discounts.
• Flexible scheduling, with full or part-time positions available.
• Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements for the Team Member Position include:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to work & learn in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work 15-40 hours a week.

As a Team Member at Panera, your job is to:

• Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
• Step in & support your manager and team.
• Learn different positions, such as: cashier, baking, drive‑thru (at applicable locations), salad & sandwich makers, barista, dishwashing, and dining room cleanliness.
• Our cashiers are the friendly face of Panera. You’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile.
• Our salad & sandwich makers assemble a wide range of menu items ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
• Be committed to health & food safety.

Growth opportunities at Panera:

• A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• Skills & Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills & prepare you for a strong career - whatever your goals may be.

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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