Panera Bread Associate

Associate Job Description:

• Act as front line customer service representative, greeting customers, taking their order in a friendly manner, being aware of what they want and checking to see they receive the right items.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by constantly being aware/checking to assure that all areas of the bakery/cafe are clean and supplied, and following proper food handling sanitation procedures.
• Prepare products, check for quality, and assure presentation, stocking.
• Provide service that is fast, timely, and accurate by communicating, organizing tasks, and teamwork (assisting other CSA’s with customers).
• Suggestive sell and keep customers informed and aware of products and promotions.
• Have the knowledge and experience to be able to perform the duties of all the different work stations, including coffee, salad, bakery, sandwich preparation, cashier, cleaning etc.
• Assist in financial accountability by correctly recording orders, receiving/giving change, and counting the drawer.
• Act as role model/leadership support with customers and staff, and provide on-the-job training for new associates.
• Work with others in a team to support Panera Bread bakery/cafe operations, standard and concept essence.
• Be flexible and able to deal with changes, difficult customers and emergencies/problems in the store.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by a member of management.

Preferred Background:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to be flexible in job positions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs over head with little or no help.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with no break.

Act as front line customer service representative, greeting customers, taking their order in a friendly manner, being aware of what they want and checking to see if they receive the right items.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Fast casual restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location