Salad and Sandwich Maker Opening Shift

Company: Panera Bread
Location: Columbia
Posted on: July 12, 2025

Job Description:

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. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! 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. 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 Additional Description :

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