Retail Team Member - Cashier

Retail Team Member - Cashier

Los Angeles, United States

Company
Panera Bread
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Via
Panera Bread Careers

Job Description
At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way—you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way.

Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it.

What’s In It for You?
• Competitive pay & eligible for team tips
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Flexible & reliable scheduling
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

As a Panera Retail Team Member Cashier, you’re the friendly face our guests see first-you’re always warm and welcoming. You’ll take orders with care, help guests feel and home, and send them off with a smile every time.

As a Cashier at Panera, Your Role Includes:
• Assist guests with orders quickly and accurately.
• Be knowledgeable on our menu and Limited Time Offers.
• Deliver excellent guest service in every circumstance.
• Be informed about the priorities of the day.
• Keep a positive attitude while facing each task, even the tough ones, and adapt to changes as they arise.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

This Opportunity Is for You If:
• Minimum age: 16 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law)
• Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment.
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!
• While performing this job, the Cashier role is regularly required to:
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Additional Description :

Competitive pay: $20.00 - $23.00
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