Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match available

Free meals during shifts

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member to join their team in Odessa, Texas. You’ll be responsible for providing outstanding hospitality to guests, preparing menu items with care, and maintaining a clean environment. The role offers competitive pay, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and various perks such as medical benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and effective communicators who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join Panera to help create memorable dining experiences for every guest!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service.
• Fast-paced environment adaptability and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold food safety standards.
• Support team success with cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Job description

About the Role

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. You will connect with guests, impact the bakery‑cafe’s business, and serve local communities across the country.

Responsibilities

• 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 can lift up to 25 lbs.; 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 is preferred but not required).

Location

606126 Odessa, FL - Preserve Marketplace Boulevard

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans