Baker

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way.

Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

What’s In It for You

• 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
• And much, much more!

Bakers will perform their duties at their specific bakery-cafe(s), ensuring we are stocked with the delicious pastries and breads that define our brand.

As a Baker at Panera, Your Role Includes:

• Bake all bread selections and pastries your bakery-cafe(s) needs daily.
• Maintain our high standards for flavor and quality.
• Perform stocking, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation tasks.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Assist and support your manager and team as needed.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.
• While performing this job, the Baker role is regularly required to:
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Ability to push and pull objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Capability to stand up to 6 hours.
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

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.