Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Grand Prairie, Texas, to bring warmth and joy to every guest interaction. This role involves greeting guests, serving food, and maintaining a clean environment while supporting team members in a fast-paced setting.

With perks like competitive pay, free meals, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities, this is an exciting chance to work in a vibrant bakery-café environment. Join us to create meaningful experiences and ensure every guest receives our best.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and can lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for helping guests.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh meals with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and inviting bakery-café environment.
• Adapt to daily priorities and assist team success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Job description

Restaurant Team Member At Panera Bread, we believe every guest deserves our best. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be the heart of hospitality—bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. Restaurant Team Members have the special opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. By sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, always looking for ways to help, building personal connections, and finding moments to surprise and delight, you help create meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance.
• Restaurant Team Members will execute duties in specified areas within bakery‑cafe (Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency—no assembly lines, just real ingredients and great food.
• Stay on the move—assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Be informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude—every guest gets our best.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

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.

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age 16+ and can lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.

601978 Grand Prairie, TX - South Carrier Parkway