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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
Team tips
free on-shift meals
Unlimited fountain beverages
flexible scheduling
Paid vacation
Sick Time
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with match
career advancement
Leadership development
tuition discounts
Perks and rewards
Team Member Assistance Program

Job Description

Panera Bread is a well-known fast-casual restaurant company specializing in bakery-café style food, including freshly baked bread, sandwiches, soups, salads, and beverages. Panera prides itself on providing a warm, welcoming environment where customers enjoy high-quality food with superior service. Founded with a mission to deliver wholesome, freshly prepared food, Panera has grown into a beloved brand that emphasizes community, quality, and customer experience. The company also focuses on fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel valued and have ample opportunities for growth and development.

As a Panera Retail Team Member Cashier, you play a critical role as the first friendly face our guests see when they enter the restaurant. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy engaging with people, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a team that values warmth and positivity. The role requires you to assist guests with their orders quickly and accurately while making them feel at home in a fast-paced environment. Your knowledge of the menu and current promotions enables you to provide helpful suggestions and answer questions to enhance the customer experience. Alongside greeting guests warmly, you maintain a cheerful demeanor to help build Panera's culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

In this role, you will be expected to adapt to shifting priorities and maintain a positive attitude, even during challenging situations. Panera offers competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility for team tips, flexible scheduling options, and paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members. Additionally, Panera provides medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance as well as 401(k) plans with company matching. Employees also have access to career advancement and leadership development opportunities, tuition discounts, and various perks and rewards. The position requires individuals to be at least 16 years old, complete basic food safety training, and have the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights. This role offers a dynamic and supportive workplace for those looking to grow and thrive in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training
  • Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds
  • Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and understand directions in a loud environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training
  • Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain a positive and friendly attitude under pressure

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 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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