Salad and Sandwich Maker

Panera Bread Company; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Salad & Sandwich Makers to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, where you'll prepare and assemble delicious, fresh menu items using real ingredients. With a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork, you'll thrive in a culture that values warmth, growth, and trust. Enjoy competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and abundant career growth opportunities. If you're ready to embrace the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry and make a difference while having fun, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Quarterly performance increases

Free Meals on shifts

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with food and committed to health and food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a wide range of menu items quickly and accurately.
• Support your manager and team while meeting speed and accuracy goals.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Teamwork

Health and Food Safety

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun!

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for a quarterly increase based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance vacation & 401(k) with match available

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

Our Salad & Sandwich Makers delight customers with real food, real fast.

With dozens of menu items—and endless possible combinations—Panera’s kitchen is no fast-food assembly line. Our Salad & Sandwich Makers prep, cook, assemble, and plate soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more—using nothing but real ingredients in every single order.

As a Salad & Sandwich Maker at Panera, your job includes among other tasks to:

• Assemble a wide range of menu items.
• Ensure every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
• Meet speed and accuracy goals.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Step in and support your manager and team.

This job is for you if:

• You enjoy working with food. (Note: Food service experience is preferred, but not required.)
• You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You’re committed to health and food safety.
• You’re at least 16 years of age.
• You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors:
• Warmth for guests: Making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

• A Path to Success: Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career—whatever your goals may be.
• Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year—so you’ll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.

Get ready to rise.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer

Additional Description :

Competitive pay: $11.13-$17.00