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Restaurant Team Member

Panera Bread · Wilmette, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$15.4–$18/hrFull-time

About the Role

As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be the heart of hospitality—bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. You’ll connect with guests, impact the bakery-cafe’s business, and serve local communities by delivering Panera Warmth through genuine welcome, food with gratitude, and moments of surprise and delight.

Responsibilities

  • Execute duties for your assigned area within the bakery-cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC).
  • Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
  • Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency using real ingredients.
  • Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas while staying active and engaged.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
  • Stay informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude—every guest gets our best.
  • Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

Requirements

  • Meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs. while standing for extended periods.
  • Able to clearly communicate and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making people smile.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask with ease.
  • Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
  • Enjoy working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and eligibility for team tips.
  • Free on-shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages.
  • Flexible, reliable scheduling.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (for full-time team members).
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
  • Tuition discounts and team member perks/rewards.
  • Team member assistance program.

Pay

$15.40 - $18.00 per hour.

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