Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
401(k) matching
Pet insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe fast casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality food, exceptional customer service, and community engagement. With a focus on freshly baked bread, artisanal sandwiches, soups, salads, and specialty beverages, Panera has established itself as a leader in the fast-casual dining industry. The company prides itself on fostering an environment where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow both personally and professionally. Employees enjoy a culture that prioritizes inclusion, innovation, and a genuine passion for food and service. As a well-established brand, Panera continues to expand while maintaining its dedication to people-first values and a positive workplace culture. Panera offers flexible employment opportunities with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, ensuring that its employees thrive in every aspect of their work experience.
Joining Panera as a Retail Team Member Cashier means becoming the welcoming face that guests encounter as they enter the store. The role revolves around providing friendly, efficient, and attentive service to customers, ensuring their orders are handled quickly and accurately. The cashier is knowledgeable about the menu and current promotions, helping guests make the best choices to suit their preferences. This position requires maintaining a positive attitude, adapting to a fast-paced environment, and working collaboratively with team members to create an atmosphere of warmth and belonging. In addition to excellent guest service, cashiers contribute to Panera's Culture of trust, growth, and teamwork. Employees receive perks such as competitive pay, eligibility for team tips, free on-shift meals, flexible scheduling, paid vacation and sick leave for full-time members, medical and dental insurance, vision and life coverage, pet insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition discounts, and rewards programs. The company emphasizes career advancement and leadership development, making this role an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term growth in the hospitality industry. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required to meet the dynamic demands of the business, and physical capabilities such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds are necessary to perform job tasks. Panera is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, including disabled individuals and veterans.
Joining Panera as a Retail Team Member Cashier means becoming the welcoming face that guests encounter as they enter the store. The role revolves around providing friendly, efficient, and attentive service to customers, ensuring their orders are handled quickly and accurately. The cashier is knowledgeable about the menu and current promotions, helping guests make the best choices to suit their preferences. This position requires maintaining a positive attitude, adapting to a fast-paced environment, and working collaboratively with team members to create an atmosphere of warmth and belonging. In addition to excellent guest service, cashiers contribute to Panera's Culture of trust, growth, and teamwork. Employees receive perks such as competitive pay, eligibility for team tips, free on-shift meals, flexible scheduling, paid vacation and sick leave for full-time members, medical and dental insurance, vision and life coverage, pet insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition discounts, and rewards programs. The company emphasizes career advancement and leadership development, making this role an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term growth in the hospitality industry. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required to meet the dynamic demands of the business, and physical capabilities such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds are necessary to perform job tasks. Panera is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, including disabled individuals and veterans.
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 in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- 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
- 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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