Panera Bread Associate – Crew Member

About the role

Panera Bread is hiring friendly, high-energy team players to join our café teams as Associates – Crew Members. You’ll help create the warm, welcoming experience Panera is known for—whether serving guests at the front or preparing food behind the scenes. Opportunities are available in customer service (cashier) and food production (line). No late nights, no grease, no alcohol—just great food and great people.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health care benefits (for both part-time and full-time team members)
• Flexible schedules
• Paid, on-the-job training
• Meal discounts
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Take care of guests with fast, accurate, and friendly service
• Prepare food with pride and attention to quality
• Work as part of a supportive, team-oriented café environment

Requirements

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Food service or retail experience preferred, but not required