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Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe known for its commitment to quality food and exceptional customer service. As a leading name in the fast-casual dining industry, Panera emphasizes a culture where people come first — valuing growth, support, authenticity, and enjoyment in the workplace. This company fosters an environment where employees not only build their careers but also experience a sense of belonging and fun. Employing innovative food preparation techniques and maintaining rigorous health standards, Panera Bread has grown into an iconic brand recognized for its delicious breads, pastries, and café offerings. The Baker role at Panera Bread is vital to maintaining the bakery-cafe’s high standards for flavor, quality, and customer satisfaction. Bakers prepare and bake the full range of breads and pastries that attract customers and keep the brand’s reputation strong. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to food safety are prioritized. Bakers will receive competitive pay ranging from $13.25 to $20.25 per hour, and the role is integral to ensuring that each bakery-cafe is stocked with fresh, tasty products daily. Beyond baking, the role includes supporting cleanliness and sanitation efforts, ensuring compliance with health standards, and assisting the manager and fellow team members to foster a positive workplace culture. This culture champions warmth, belonging, growth, trust, and fun — values that Panera actively promotes through leadership development opportunities and rewards for team members. Team members have access to a variety of benefits such as paid time off, medical insurance options, tuition discounts, and programs designed to assist employees in balancing their personal and professional lives effectively. Joining Panera as a Baker means becoming part of a supportive team where communication skills, initiative, and a love of quality baked goods are highly valued. It’s a role designed for those who enjoy the art and science of baking as well as delivering excellent customer experiences. Employees cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where every guest is treated with care and every team member is encouraged to grow. Panera provides flexible scheduling to accommodate different lifestyles and commitments, making it an ideal workplace for individuals seeking both employment stability and career growth opportunities. If you have a passion for baking and a commitment to quality and safety, Panera offers a fulfilling role with numerous perks and an encouraging work environment. From the fresh aroma of breads baking in the oven to the camaraderie shared amongst colleagues, working as a Baker at Panera means rising to the occasion every day and sharing in the joy that comes from great food and great people.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• completion of basic food safety training
• flexible hours including nights and weekends
• pass a background check
• ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds
• capability to stand for up to 6 hours
• ability to handle objects, tools, or controls with hands
• ability to communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment