Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in Lake Worth, Texas. In this role, you'll embody the heart of hospitality, ensuring every guest has a warm and caring experience. You'll execute various duties such as greeting guests, assembling food with care, and maintaining cleanliness.

The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and several benefits including free meals, paid vacation, and career advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy creating moments of joy for every guest.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable and punctual, flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Basic food safety understanding (Food Handler’s Card).

Responsibilities

• Execute specific area duties within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Food service experience

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

• Execute the duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., 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 requirement (16+) and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clearly communicate and understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Have 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

Location: 601824 Lake Worth, TX - Lake Worth Blvd