Restaurant Associate

ASSOCIATE

$15/hr - $20/hr

Are you a friendly, high energy, team player, that enjoys working with people

Then come join Panera Bread an award winning leader in the restaurant industry. We are a top franchise group with great growth potential, looking for excellent people to join our team!

We are now hiring both Part-time and full-time associates.

Our cafe associates listen to our customers needs, and deliver it fast, accurate and with a friendly smile. We take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We need strong team players, with a commitment to serving our guests and creating the warm and friendly atmosphere that Panera is known for. We have positions available for both food production and customer service associates.

Wondering why you should be interested in Panera Bread

• A culture that supports a fun, upbeat work environment
• No late nights!
• No grease & alcohol
• Flexible schedules, so no worries if you have another job or are a student
• Opportunity for career advancement in our growing company
• Stability- while many companies are closing locations, we are opening new units!

Potential Positions:

• Cashier
• Line Associate (Salad & Sandwich Maker / Prep)
• Dining Room & Dishwasher
• & More growth opportunities!

Some examples of full-time and part-time associate shifts:

• Opening (5:00am to 2:00pm)
• Early mid (8:00am to 3:00pm)
• Mid (11:00am to 4:00pm)
• Late mid (2:00pm to 6:00pm)
• Close (6:00pm 10:00pm)

Requirements

• Some food service or retail experience preferred (but not necessary)
• Minimum age 16 years of age
• Must be positive, friendly, and passionate about making our guests happy
• Must be energetic, and enjoy a fast paced environment

We offer a competitive wage commensurate with experience

Full time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, flex spending accounts for medical & dependent care, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, pet insurance, paid-time off, 401K, meal discounts and other employee benefits.

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by the hiring manager.

Lemek LLC 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.