Salad and Sandwich Maker

Panera Bread is a well-established American bakery-cafe chain known for its commitment to quality food made with fresh ingredients. The company has built a reputation for offering a warm and welcoming environment, both for its customers and employees. Panera prides itself on fostering a culture where people come first, ensuring that every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. As a leader in the fast-casual industry, Panera continuously strives to blend great food with excellent customer service, making it a favorite destination for those who enjoy wholesome meals in a friendly setting.

This position is for a Salad and Sandwich Maker located at Panera's Manteca, CA store on E Yosemite Ave. Panera is currently offering competitive pay ranging from $20 to $23 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. The role is designed as part of the Retail Team Member opportunities where individuals can grow their careers within a supportive and engaging work environment.

The Salad and Sandwich Maker role is a hands-on position that involves preparing and assembling fresh salads, plating soups, and crafting sandwiches with real, high-quality ingredients. Unlike fast-food establishments that rely on assembly lines, Panera values the authenticity and care that goes into every menu item. The role calls for someone who can excel in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food quality and guest service.

Team members in this role are expected to stay informed about the daily priorities, maintain a positive attitude, and approach each task with adaptability and enthusiasm. The position requires timely completion of cleaning and stocking duties to ensure smooth transitions between shifts. Assembling menu items accurately and quickly is crucial to meet speed and quality goals, ensuring that every guest experiences warm and friendly service.

Working at Panera also means being part of a culture that emphasizes warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This is reflected in the company’s dedication to fostering a supportive workplace where team members can thrive. Employees enjoy flexible and reliable scheduling, free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, paid vacation and holidays for full-time members, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance. Panera also offers career advancement opportunities, tuition discounts, and team perks and rewards.

Overall, the Salad and Sandwich Maker position at Panera offers more than just a job; it is an opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence. Ideal candidates are those who enjoy working with food, are eager to contribute to a vibrant team, and take pride in delivering memorable experiences to guests. If you are at least 16 years old, have basic food safety knowledge, and are ready to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment, Panera invites you to apply and become part of its welcoming community.