Cafe Baker

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals If so, then Panera is for you. We are a top franchise group with great growth potential, looking for excellent people to join our team!

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay tips
• Free meals on shifts
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid vacation
• On demand access to earned wages prior to pay day through PayActiv

We wouldn’t be Panera without our Bakers.

We’re not just Panera, we’re Panera Bread-and it’s our Bakers who keep us stocked with the delicious pastries and fresh breads we’re known for. Come be the heart and soul of our entire cafe.

As a Baker at Panera, your job is to:

• Bake all the fresh bread and pastries your cafe needs each day.
• Maintain our high standards for flavor and quality, using 100% real ingredients.
• Perform stocking, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation tasks as needed.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working Up for a challenge Ready to grow If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

This job is for you if:

• You love baking, even if you’re a beginner. (2 weeks of training provided)
• You enjoy both working alone and with a team.
• You’re a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often.
• You’re committed to food safety and health safety.
• You are at least 18 years of age.

You’re passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors:

• Warmth for guests: making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted in respect: seeing the best in others

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

A Path to Success: Most of our bakery operations team all started as hourly bakers. Our career path program helps you get to the leadership position you are looking for.

Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career-whatever your goals may be.

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.

Get ready to rise.

$14 - $16 / hour Tips!

American Bread Company dba Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Panera Bread hire for bakery-café operations?

A) Yes, roles include bakery, café service, and kitchen preparation.

Q) Are bread and pastry handling tasks part of daily work?

A) Yes, employees handle bakery items throughout the day.

Q) Does Panera hire for dining room and café hospitality roles?

A) Yes, guest service and café cleanliness are key responsibilities.

Q) Are rapid pickup and delivery orders a major part of operations?

A) Yes, many orders come through digital channels.

Q) Are soup and sandwich stations common kitchen roles?

A) Yes, kitchen staff work across multiple food stations.