Morning Opener (5am) – Panera Bread
Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team Members available to work Early Mornings!
At Panera, you will become part of a team where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, impact the bakery-café’s growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local community organizations.
Panera Perks:
– Competitive wages & team tipping. (Bi-weekly pay)
– Employee Meal Discounts.
– Flexible scheduling, with full or part-time positions available.
– Career Growth Opportunities.
Requirements for the Team Member Position include:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Ability to work & learn in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work 12-40 hours a week.
As a Team Member at Panera, your job is to:
- Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
- Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
- Step in & support your manager and team.
- Learn different positions, such as: cashier, baking, drive-thru (at applicable locations), salad & sandwich makers, barista, retail bake support, dishwashing, and dining room cleanliness.
- Our cashiers are the friendly face of Panera. You’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile.
- Our salad & sandwich makers assemble a wide range of menu items ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
- Be committed to health & food safety.
Growth opportunities at Panera:
A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
Skills & Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills & prepare you for a strong career - whatever your goals may be.
Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
JobCroissant's Take
Panera Bread’s Morning Opener role in Columbus is a solid entry-level opportunity for candidates who value teamwork, skill development, and a consistent early-morning schedule. The position highlights practical advantages such as flexible scheduling, employee meal discounts, team tipping and a stated pathway for career growth, making it attractive for young professionals or anyone seeking part-time hours with opportunities to advance. The job’s variety—cashier, baking, drive-thru, sandwich and salad stations—offers hands-on experience across bakery-cafe operations and exposure to food safety and customer service routines. Panera’s practice of donating unsold products to local organizations also reflects a community-minded culture that may appeal to candidates who care about social impact. The advertised pay range of $11 to $14 per hour is modest but paired with benefits like bi-weekly pay and perks it can be competitive for part-time retail food work in Columbus. For candidates interested in developing bakery and service skills, gaining cross-training, and progressing into management, this role could be a practical stepping stone. Overall, this is a good opportunity for someone eager to learn industry fundamentals, work early shifts, and grow within a recognizable brand.
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