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At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way — you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way.
What’s In It for You?
- Competitive pay & eligible for team tips
- Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
- Flexible & reliable scheduling
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays for full‑time team members
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
- Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
- Tuition discounts
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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 with shifting priorities.
- Physical requirements: ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds; stand and walk for up to 6 hours; 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!
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- Management and Manufacturing
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