Morning Crew Member – Café

Job overview

The Morning Crew Member – Café role is onsite in The Villages, FL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Panera Bread Lake Sumter’s morning restaurant operations and guest experience. The crew member works across restaurant areas to prepare food, serve guests, handle cash, bake, wash dishes, and maintain clean dining and kitchen spaces. The role helps the team open and operate smoothly while delivering service and food quality during morning hours.

What you'll do

• Work in cash handling, production, baking, dining, dishwashing, and food preparation
• assist with preparing meals and serving guests
• collaborate with the team
• maintain clean kitchen and dining areas in line with food-safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

morning crew member

restaurant crew

food preparation

baking

cash handling

guest service

dishwashing

cross-training

the villages fl

panera bread lake sumter

5 am–11 am

5 am–2 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• On-the-job training, cross-training opportunities, flexible early shifts, supportive management, and advancement opportunities are described.

Why this role

The posting lists morning schedules of 5:00 AM–11:00 AM or 5:00 AM–2:00 PM, and also includes an 11:00 AM–4:00 PM option in the title. Cross-training and on-the-job training are offered; no experience is necessary.

About the employer

Panera Bread Lake Sumter is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.