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Baker Assistant
part-timeAurora

Summary

Location

Aurora

Type

part-time

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About this role

A Baker is central to the Panera essence of warmth and quality. Our breads and pastries are an important brand representative, embodying the knowledge expertise and commitment to baking bread and baked goods that help exemplify our “Concept Essence” at Panera.


Fundamental Job Duties and Responsibilities


Essential Functions

  • Bake the majority of a cafe’s fresh bread and pastries.
  • Ensure all Panera products are prepared according to Panera’s standards.
  • Meet the highest standards and consistency in food preparation, sanitation, and safety.
  • Team player; accept responsibility for all tasks delegated by Management.
  • Primarily work alone with minimal supervision.
  • Perform operational activities such as stocking, prep, and sanitation.
  • Work as a team with Management and fellow Team Members.
  • Incorporate the concept essence and cultural values into daily operation of the bakery-cafe.
  • Show respect for the equipment and facility by adhering to cleaning and proper operation.


Physical Demands of the Essential Functions

  • Ability to stand up for ten hours at a time.
  • Ability to lift up to fifty pounds.
  • Ability to move at a fast pace.


Working Conditions While Performing the Essential Functions

  • Afternoon/evening availability.
  • Fast paced, multi-tasked environment.


Qualifications Preferred

  • Experience working in food preparation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Desire to learn and develop.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Enthusiasm, energy and positive attitude.
  • Self-starter, able to work independently.


Performance or Production Standards

  • Complete knowledge of bakery menu items and preparation.
  • Job knowledge - Demonstrates a working knowledge of their job. Demonstrate a desire to do the job well.
  • Attendance - Demonstrates responsibility for their schedule.
  • Uniform/Appearance - Wears the proper uniform, is well groomed and makes a good impression.
  • Attitude - Employee gets along well with peers and management staff.


WE OFFER:

  • Benefits For Part Timers - Including unlimited Teladoc appointments for you, your spouse, and dependents if enrolled (Eligible 90 days after start)
  • Free meals - 100% off on days you work, and 15% off at any Hamra owned Panera Bread, Wendy's, or Noodles & Company location on your days off
  • DailyPay - Make any day payday
  • Paid Sick Time - Earn an hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
  • Paid Vacation Time - We offer a vacation time accrual program
  • Education Program - Earn paid homework time and bonus up to $600 per school year for good grades
  • Employee Emergency Fund - We understand life happens and sometimes you need extra support (Learn more at hamraheroes.org)
  • Recruiting Bonus - Earn $100-$1500 every time we hire someone you send our way
  • 401k - With company match (Waiting period applies)
  • Opportunities for growth - Our goal is to promote over 70% of our staff internally
  • Stability - While many companies are closing locations, we are opening new restaurants


THE BORING LEGAL STUFF

In order to perform the basic job duties, you must be able to do the following with reasonable or no accommodations:

  • Walk, move, traverse- The person in this position must have the ability to stand up to 12 hours, move about the restaurant to access the dining room, prep area, restrooms, and dumpster area.
  • Use hands/fingers to handle or feel operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position. May use a register, slicer, knives, scissors, other machinery, and a computer.
  • Climb (ladders) or balance, ascend/descend, work atop, traverse; occasionally ascends/descends a step ladder to reach product on top shelves.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, position self (to), move. Constantly positions self to maintain cleanliness of restaurant, including under the tables and prep areas. Also, to retrieve product.
  • Talk/hear, communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information; the person in this position frequently communicates with fellow employees or guests. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Taste/smell detect, distinguish, determine, not applicable.
  • Carry weight, lift, move, transport, position, put, install, remove; frequently moves product, dishes, boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Exposure hot/cold. Constantly exposed to low temperatures in walk-in freezer and cooler. Constantly exposed to high heat in walk-in oven, or wall mounted ovens.


This job description describes a general category of jobs. Employees may be assigned other duties in addition to or instead of those described above. Any duties are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of our organization.


I understand that by submitting my application, I am agreeing to receive text messages from Hamra Enterprises. I understand that I may receive between 1 and 20 text messages per-week depending on my engagement level with the recruiter. I understand that I can opt out at any time, simply by responding the word “STOP”. I understand that message and data rates may apply. Hamra Enterprises will not sell your cell phone number to third party companies or advertisers. Your cell phone number will be used solely for the purposes of communicating with you about interviews, job offers, benefits, incentives and other employment related items.

Other facts

Tech stack
Baking,Food Preparation,Teamwork,Sanitation,Safety,Organization,Time Management,Positive Attitude,Self-Starter,Independence,Responsibility,Communication,Adaptability,Attention To Detail,Customer Service

About Panera Bread®

Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day, our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes.

We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist.

We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.

We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we offer omni-channel access to your Panera favorites – like mobile ordering, catering, and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders, Curbside pick-up and delivery – all designed to make things easier for our guests.

Today, Panera operates as both Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co St. Louis Bread Company in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant platforms in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
Industry: Restaurants
Founding Year: 1987

What you'll do

  • The Baker Assistant is responsible for baking fresh bread and pastries while ensuring all products meet Panera's standards. They must work independently and as part of a team, performing operational activities such as stocking and sanitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Baker Assistant do at Panera Bread®?

As a Baker Assistant at Panera Bread®, you will: the Baker Assistant is responsible for baking fresh bread and pastries while ensuring all products meet Panera's standards. They must work independently and as part of a team, performing operational activities such as stocking and sanitation..

Why join Panera Bread® as a Baker Assistant?

Panera Bread® is a leading Restaurants company.

Is the Baker Assistant position at Panera Bread® remote?

The Baker Assistant position at Panera Bread® is based in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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