Salad and Sandwich Maker

Panera Bread is a well-known fast-casual bakery-cafe chain that prides itself on serving fresh, high-quality food with a focus on wholesome, real ingredients. The company has made a significant mark in the restaurant industry with its commitment to providing great customer experiences, warm hospitality, and an inviting ambiance where customers can enjoy healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a strong emphasis on community, sustainability, and employee growth, Panera creates an environment where employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a company, Panera understands the importance of its team members and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and continuous learning. Benefits are comprehensive, covering competitive pay, meal perks, health insurance, and other valuable employee programs. Panera is committed to creating a culture of belonging, warmth, and trust, where every associate feels valued and empowered to contribute their best each day.

The role of Salad and Sandwich Maker at Panera is a critical position within the retail team that focuses on preparing and assembling fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and precision. This is not a fast-food assembly line but a role that requires attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently and accurately, and a passion for food. The Salad and Sandwich Maker ensures that each order is prepared quickly and consistently to meet speed and quality standards while providing excellent, friendly service to every guest. This position also involves maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work environment, stocking supplies, and assisting in setting up the next shift for success. The role supports the overall customer experience by delivering food that meets the high standards Panera is known for and by embodying the companys guiding values and behaviors, including making people smile, working as a team, taking initiative, and promoting a culture of growth and trust. This job is suitable for individual team members who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and who are motivated by the opportunity to be part of a fun, supportive workplace. Day-to-day duties span food preparation, customer service, cleaning, and stock management with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement. Panera offers competitive pay ranging from $20 to $23 per hour depending on experience and provides flexible scheduling options to accommodate various lifestyles. Full-time team members benefit from paid vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, as well as pet insurance and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. The company also offers tuition discounts, team member assistance programs, and a range of perks and rewards to enhance the employee experience. Located in Fresno, CA - West Shaw, this opportunity invites candidates who are at least 16 years old and who can meet food safety training requirements to join Panera as a valued Salad and Sandwich Maker.