Pastry and Bread Specialist - Panera Bread Company : Job Details

Pastry and Bread Specialist

Panera Bread Company

Job Location : Vernon Hills,IL, USA

Posted on : 2025-09-10T18:04:56Z

Job Description :

At Panera, our people come first! If you're seeking a workplace where you can thrive, feel supported, and be your authentic self while enjoying fantastic perks and a fun atmosphere, you've found the right place! We're dedicated to helping you succeed every day, in every way.

Get ready to rise and become part of a team that makes the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, nothing brings people together quite like sharing great bread!

What Awaits You:

  • Competitive pay & eligibility 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 Pastry and Bread Specialist at Panera, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Baking a variety of bread and pastries daily to match the needs of your bakery-cafe.
  • Upholding our high standards for flavor and quality.
  • Carrying out stocking, food prep, cleaning, and sanitation tasks.
  • Strictly following health and food safety standards.
  • Providing support to your manager and team whenever necessary.
  • Contributing to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity is Ideal for You If:

  • You are at least 18 years of age.
  • You possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
  • You have a basic understanding of food safety, with completion of training and a Food Handler's Card as required by law.
  • You are flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends, in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.
  • While performing this job, you will:
    • Have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
    • Be able to push and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
    • Stand for up to 6 hours at a time.
    • Handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls with your hands.
    • Be able to communicate effectively and understand directions in a loud environment.
  • You embody our Guiding Values by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, collaborating effectively in a winning team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay range: $12.25-$18.25

Apply Now!

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