Baker

Panera Bread

Newington, CT, 06111

Full Time

28 March 2026

Come make a difference with Panera as a Baker today! Panera’s essence of warmth and quality begins with baking. This is an opportunity to provide an unparalleled quality product to each of our guests, and to explore potential career paths with Howley Bread Group. Part-time and full-time positions available.

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.

This Job Is For You If:

You love baking, even if you’re a beginner. (4 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 have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
You’re committed to food safety and health safety.
You are over 18 years of age.
You have a reliable mode of transportation, some travel to different locations required.
You have the ability to pass a background check.

This position requires incumbent to regularly stand, sit and talk/hear in a loud environment.

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.