CULINARY TEAM MEMBER: PREPARATION OF SALADS & SANDWICHES 
If you desire a workplace that nurtures learning, promotes laughter, understands your individuality and sets you on the path to achieving your aspirations, Panera is the perfect fit for you. Trust us to play a crucial role in ensuring your success through our daily operations. Come, be part of a lively environment!

Our employees have access to numerous benefits:

- Wages from $15-$18 competitive with the market
- Opportunity for a quarterly salary review based on your performance
- Complimentary food while on duty
- Opportunities for professional advancement
- Full-time employees benefit from paid time off for vacations and holidays
- Availability of medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and 401 (k) plans with matching contributions

Are you congenial, driven and diligent? Do you thrive on challenges and wish to expand your professional horizon? If your answer is yes, you'll be a perfect match for our team. As part of our team, our Salad & Sandwich Creators satiate our customers with delicious, quickly prepared food.
Unlike typical fast food establishments, Panera’s kitchen is anything but a monotonous production line. Our Salad & Sandwich Creators take on a variety of roles, encompassing preparation, cooking, assembling, and plating of a variety of items - soups, salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more all made from fresh and genuine ingredients.
As a Salad & Sandwich Creator at Panera, your responsibilities, among others, include:

- Putting together a variety of menu items
- Ensuring all orders are prepared promptly, correctly, and consistently
- Striving to hit speed and accuracy targets
- Cultivating our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust
- Providing support to your manager and team

You are most suitable for this job if:

- Preparing food gives you joy (Experience in the food service industry is recommended, though not mandatory)
- You’re excited to synergize with a lively, hard-working group that cherishes laughter
- You thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment
- You prioritize healthy and safe food handling
- You are 16 years old or above
- Our Guiding Values and Behaviors resonate with you:
  - Displaying warmth towards customers: Brightening their day with your service
  - Encouraging innovation: Championing learning, growth and risk-taking
  - Taking ownership: Seeking solutions and taking the initiative
  - Achieving together: Succeeding as a team
  - Inspiring and celebrating: Encouraging fun and recognizing accomplishments
  - Rooted in respect: Acknowledging the best in others

At Panera, we extend numerous growth opportunities:

- A Path to Success: The majority of our retail managers have an hourly associate background. Our career progression plan is designed to facilitate your journey.
- Skills and Training: At Panera, we focus on enhancing your skills and preparing you for a promising career, irrespective of your professional objectives.
- Nationwide Opportunities: With approximately 100 new cafes launched every year, ample opportunities are available for relocation or advancement within the company.