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
Eligible for 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 available
career advancement
leadership development opportunities
tuition discounts
Perks and rewards
Team Member Assistance Program

Job Description

Panera Bread is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality food, warm customer service, and community involvement. With a reputation for serving freshly baked bread, wholesome café items, and an inviting atmosphere, Panera Bread has cultivated a loyal customer base across numerous locations. The company emphasizes its core values by creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. At Panera, the culture is centered around respect, growth, and collaboration, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to build a meaningful career in the restaurant industry.

Joining Panera as a Retail Team Member Cashier means becoming an essential part of the guest experience. This role places you at the forefront of customer interaction, where your friendly demeanor, efficiency, and product knowledge help shape positive guest visits. Panera is not just about serving food; it’s about sharing moments that bring people together and delivering service that feels like home. This position offers competitive pay, plus eligibility for team tips, creating attractive earning potential. Alongside these financial incentives, team members enjoy free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, flexible scheduling, and various personal and professional benefits that support your well-being and career aspirations.

As a cashier, you will be responsible for taking orders accurately and quickly, assisting guests in navigating the menu including Limited Time Offers, and providing service that consistently exceeds expectations. The role requires a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Panera encourages its cashiers to embody its Guiding Values and Behaviors by fostering an atmosphere of warmth, belonging, and teamwork. This opportunity is an excellent fit for individuals aged 16 and older who are enthusiastic about learning, growing, and contributing to a vibrant team culture.

Panera also invests in team member development through leadership opportunities, tuition discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays are also available for full-time team members. This supportive environment is designed to help you succeed every day, with plenty of perks, rewards, and assistance programs to ensure you feel valued and motivated. Whether you are seeking your first job or looking to grow within a respected company, Panera Bread provides a fantastic platform to build your skills, enjoy meaningful work, and have fun along the way.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum age of 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 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
  • Flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • 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 Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 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 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 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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