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Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe chain known for its commitment to quality, community, and fresh food. With a mission to provide an environment where people feel welcomed and valued, Panera places great emphasis on growth, inclusivity, and employee support. The company offers a friendly and dynamic workplace where team members have the opportunity to develop skills, advance their careers, and contribute to a positive customer experience. As a leader in the fast-casual dining industry, Panera is dedicated to maintaining high standards for food quality and customer satisfaction. The hiring establishment operates a network of bakery-cafes that emphasize fresh, handcrafted breads, pastries, and other menu items crafted from quality ingredients. Panera encourages a culture of warmth, belonging, and growth, enabling employees to flourish both personally and professionally while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. The Baker role at Panera is an essential position responsible for baking all bread selections and pastries necessary for the bakery-cafes daily operations. Bakers maintain Panera's signature standards for flavor and quality, ensuring customers receive the fresh and delicious products they expect. This role involves preparing and stocking ingredients, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and strictly adhering to health and food safety regulations. Bakers work closely with their managers and team members to support daily bakery operations and help build an inviting culture characterized by trust and collaboration. The position requires flexibility, including working nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on teamwork, growth, and delivering excellent guest experiences. Panera provides Bakers with competitive pay, eligibility for team tips, free on-shift meals and beverages, flexible scheduling, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and a rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and tuition discounts. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused setting and value personal and professional development within a supportive community.

• At least 18 years of age
• ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment
• complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler's Card, as required by law)
• ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• pass background check
• ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• ability to push and pull objects up to 25 pounds
• ability to stand for up to 6 hours
• ability to handle, control, or feel objects and tools
• effective communication skills