Salad and Sandwich Maker

Panera Bread is a well-established, fast-casual bakery-cafe chain in the United States known for its fresh, high-quality food offerings and warm, inviting atmosphere. Founded in 1987, Panera has grown into a beloved brand recognized for its commitment to serving wholesome food made from clean ingredients without artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or flavors. Panera prides itself on creating a workplace culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. With numerous locations across the country, Panera continues to set standards in the foodservice industry by emphasizing customer satisfaction, product quality, and community involvement.

Joining Panera as a Salad and Sandwich Maker means stepping into a role crucial to the hands-on preparation of fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches using carefully selected real ingredients. This position is more than just food assembly; it requires passion for food, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain speed and precision while preparing menu items to Panera’s high standards. The Salad and Sandwich Maker plays a key role in delivering warm and friendly service that guarantees guests a positive experience every time they visit. This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment to support ongoing operations.

Panera offers a team-oriented environment that fosters growth with leadership development opportunities and career advancement potential. The company provides competitive pay and eligibility for team tips, flexible and reliable scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Full-time team members also receive paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Employees enjoy perks like free on-shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages and access to tuition discounts and team member assistance programs.

As a Salad and Sandwich Maker at Panera in Wilmington, NC, you will be expected to bring a positive attitude even during the busiest times, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and keep your work area clean and well-stocked. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with food and want to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to enhance your skills in food preparation and customer service, Panera provides the support and resources necessary to succeed.