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Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Eligibility for team tips
free on-shift meals
Unlimited fountain beverages
flexible scheduling
Paid vacation
Sick Time
Holidays for full-time team members
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with match
career advancement
leadership development opportunities
tuition discounts
Perks and rewards
Team Member Assistance Program

Job Description

Panera Bread is a well-established bakery-cafe fast-casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality food, excellent guest experiences, and a culture that places its people front and center. Founded with a passion for fresh, wholesome food and serving communities, Panera has grown into a leading brand that combines great taste with a welcoming atmosphere. With thousands of bakery-cafes across the United States and Canada, Panera continues to thrive by providing an environment where both guests and team members feel valued and supported. Known not just for its menu offerings but also for its dedication to fostering a workplace where each individual can grow professionally and personally, Panera offers an engaging and inclusive work environment. Essential to Panera's success is its philosophy of prioritizing people, where the best thing about bread is sharing it, highlighting the community and connection that food brings to the table.

As a Panera Retail Team Member Cashier, you will be the friendly face that guests see first, playing a critical role in shaping their dining experience. This role is designed for individuals who take pride in delivering warm and welcoming customer service and who enjoy working in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. As a cashier, you will accurately take and process orders, share your knowledge of the menu and current specials, and ensure every guest leaves satisfied and with a smile. You will also contribute to a positive culture built on warmth, belonging, trust, and growth, helping Panera maintain a reputation not only as a great place to eat but also as a great place to work. Employees enjoy competitive pay, eligibility for team tips, free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, and flexible scheduling. Full-time team members benefit from paid vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans. Along with a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, team members also have opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, tuition discounts, rewards programs, and assistance programs. This comprehensive support empowers Panera's team members to succeed every day and advance in their careers while having fun and celebrating success along the way.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum age 16 years
  • Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (food handler’s card as required by law)
  • Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • Ability to lift carry push or pull objects 25 pounds
  • Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours
  • Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum age 16 years
  • Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (food handler’s card as required by law)
  • Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to 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

Job Duties

  • Assist guests with orders quickly and accurately
  • Be knowledgeable on our menu and limited time offers
  • Deliver excellent guest service in every circumstance
  • Be informed about the priorities of the day
  • Keep a positive attitude while facing each task even the tough ones and adapt to changes as they arise
  • Help build our culture of warmth belonging growth and trust

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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