Restaurant Team Member

Panera Bread

Owensboro, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Owensboro, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Handler's Card

Job overview

At Panera Bread, a Restaurant Team Member provides warm, friendly service, assembles fresh food, maintains a clean environment, and supports team success by greeting guests, handling orders, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceFood PreparationCashieringCleaningMultitaskingFood Safety

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Must Be 16+Food Handler's Card

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

At Panera Bread, we believe every guest deserves our best. As a Restaurant Team Member, you'll be the heart of hospitality- bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. Restaurant Team Members have the special opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, directly impact the bakery-cafe's growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. By sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, always looking for ways to help, building personal connections, and finding moments to surprise and delight, you help create meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).

Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.

Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency - no assembly lines, just real ingredients and great food.

Stay on the move - assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.

Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.

Be 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.

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

This Opportunity Is for You If

You meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members' directions in a loud environment.

You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.

You're passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask with ease.

You're reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law)

You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Additional Description :

Panera, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. Panera Bread independent franchisees each hire their own employees and establish their own terms and conditions of employment, which may differ from those described.