Panera Bread Associate - Team Member

h2Position Perks/h2 pAre you a friendly, high energy, team player that enjoys working with people?Our cafe associates listen to our customer’s needs, and deliver it — fast, accurate and with a friendly smile.  Our Associates take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We need strong team players, with a commitment to serving our guests and creating the warm and friendly atmosphere that Panera is known for.We have positions available for both food production and customer service associates.Wondering why you should be interested in Panera Bread?/p p• We are a culture that supports a fun, upbeat work environment• Community Caring, we donate unsold baked goods to non-profit organizations• Food as it should be-We’re all about making food you can feel good about eating • No late nights!• No grease alcohol• Flexible schedules, so no worries if you have another job or are a student• Opportunity for career advancement                                                                                  /p p /p pstrongPanera Perks...Enjoy the good stuff/strong /p p                                                                                                                          /p pThe health and well-being of our associates is a high priority at Panera Bread. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our associates, based on eligibility and availability. We believe these are key components of our associates' Total Rewards and employment experience./p p• strongCompetitive Pay - $16.50 -$17.00 per hour plus Tips/strongstrong• Health Care Benefits based on eligibility/strongstrong• Flexible Hours                                                                                                          /strongstrong• Extensive Training/strongstrong• Meal Discounts/strongstrong• Real Advancement Opportunities/strong/p h2Responsibilities/h2 pWe have positions available for both food production and customer service associates.About the Restaurant Associate - Cashier position:• As a Cashier you will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Panera menu• Take pride in every aspect of your work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm• Work as a team player with a commitment to outstanding customer service/p pAbout the Restaurant Associate – Line Cook position:• As a line cook, you will prepare customer orders with accuracy and efficiency• Provide quality service, taking pride in working behind the scenes to prepare quality products for our customers• Contribute to an overall positive and collaborative environment/p h2Qualifications/h2 pWe’re looking for:• Some food service or retail experience preferred (but not necessary)• Minimum age – 16 years of age• Positive, friendly, and passionate about making guests happy• Must be energetic, and enjoy a fast paced environment• Great communication and people skills• Basic food safety understanding and practice/p p /p