Restaurant Team Member

Job overview

The Restaurant Team Member role is onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes pay as competitive and states a range of $15.40–$18.00 without specifying a pay unit. Panera Bread’s bakery-cafés serve guests and local communities. The team member supports bakery-café operations in an assigned area such as production, prep, service, cashier, expo, drive-thru, barista, guest experience, or quality control. The role helps create a welcoming guest experience by serving food, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and completing stocking and shift-transition tasks.

What you'll do

• Perform duties in an assigned bakery-café area
• greet guests warmly
• assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches
• assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas
• follow food safety standards and cleaning protocols
• adapt to daily priorities
• complete cleaning and stocking duties and help set up the next shift.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant team member

panera bread

elk grove village il

bakery-café

guest service

food preparation

cashier

barista

food safety

evenings

weekends

competitive pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible team tips, free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, flexible scheduling, paid vacation, sick time and holidays for full-time team members, insurance options, 401(k) with match, career development, tuition discounts, and team member assistance program.

Why this role

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement of 16, lift up to 25 pounds, and stand for extended periods. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. Food service experience is preferred but not required; food handler certification is required where applicable by law.

About the employer

Panera Bread is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.