Salad and Sandwich Maker

Panera Bread is a well-established bakery-cafe chain that has gained widespread recognition for its commitment to quality food and exceptional customer service. Known for its fresh bakery items, sandwiches, soups, and salads, Panera has created a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for both customers and team members. At Panera, the culture is centered around respect for people, a dedication to fresh ingredients, and a community-centric approach to business. Panera values its employees and believes in fostering an environment where they can grow, feel supported, express their true selves, and enjoy their work experience alongside great perks and benefits. This approach has helped Panera build a loyal customer base and a strong reputation in the foodservice industry.

The Retail Team Member role, specifically as a Salad and Sandwich Maker, is a key position at Panera. This role goes beyond traditional fast-food assembly and involves preparing and assembling fresh salads, plating soups, and making sandwiches using real ingredients and handcrafted techniques. The Salad and Sandwich Maker contributes to creating an exceptional dining experience by ensuring that every order is made quickly, accurately, and consistently to meet Panera’s high standards for quality. This role is integral in delivering warm, friendly service to guests, helping to foster a welcoming atmosphere where people feel valued each time they visit.

Joining Panera as a Salad and Sandwich Maker means becoming part of a team that prioritizes positive attitudes, adaptability, and teamwork. This job offers the opportunity to learn and grow within a company that supports career advancement and leadership development. Team members are encouraged to engage in their roles fully, contribute to a clean and organized work environment, and embrace Panera’s culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Working at Panera also comes with a variety of perks including competitive pay, eligibility for team tips, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, paid time off for full-time team members, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance. Additionally, Panera provides 401(k) plans with matching, tuition discounts, team member rewards programs, and assistance programs. This holistic approach to employee well-being makes Panera not just a workplace, but a place for personal and professional development.

If you enjoy working with food in a fast-paced environment and value quality and customer satisfaction, this role provides an excellent pathway to engage with a vibrant, supportive team that focuses on delivering fantastic food and memorable customer service. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a workplace with growth potential, Panera offers an inviting atmosphere where your contributions matter and where you'll be celebrated for your efforts and dedication. The Salad and Sandwich Maker position is particularly suited for individuals 16 years and older who are eager to start or continue their journey in the foodservice industry with a company that appreciates the best ingredient in their bread is sharing it.