Salad and Sandwich Maker

Panera Bread; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match

Team member assistance program

Job summary

A popular café chain in Manchester, Tennessee is seeking a Salad and Sandwich Maker who will prepare fresh menu items and ensure excellent customer service. The role requires a minimum age of 16 and an understanding of food safety practices. Candidates should enjoy working with food in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and evenings. Comprehensive benefits include competitive pay, paid vacation, and free meals during shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training.
• Enjoy working with food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.
• Provide warm and friendly service to guests.
• Complete cleaning and stocking duties on time.

Skills

Food service experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic food safety understanding

Job description

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay & eligible for team tips
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

As a Retail Team Member, Salad and Sandwich Maker, you will prepare and assemble fresh salads, plate soups, and sandwiches – no fast‑food assembly line, just real ingredients and great food.

As a Salad and Sandwich Maker at Panera, Your Role Includes:

• Be informed about the priorities of the day.
• Keep a positive attitude while facing each task, even the tough ones, and adapt to changes as they arise.
• Timely complete cleaning and stocking duties – set the next shift up for success!
• Assemble a wide range of menu items and meet speed and accuracy goals by ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly and consistently.
• Make sure every guest has a great experience by delivering warm, friendly service every time.
• Ensure you are working in a clean and organized environment.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• Minimum age: 16 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)
• Ability to work and learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• While performing this job, the Salad and Sandwich Maker role is regularly required to:
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.
  • Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans