Deli/bakery associate vs sandwich artist

The differences between deli/bakery associates and sandwich artists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a deli/bakery associate has an average salary of $30,498, which is higher than the $23,564 average annual salary of a sandwich artist.

The top three skills for a deli/bakery associate include food handling, food safety and quality customer service. The most important skills for a sandwich artist are customer service, food handling, and quality standards.

Deli/bakery associate vs sandwich artist overview

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Sandwich Artist
Yearly salary	$30,498	$23,564
Hourly rate	$14.66	$11.33
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	9,456	7,813
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

Deli/bakery associate vs sandwich artist salary

Deli/bakery associates and sandwich artists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Sandwich Artist
Average salary	$30,498	$23,564
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $43,000	Between $17,000 And $30,000
Highest paying City	Monterey, CA	Santa Rosa, CA
Highest paying state	Oregon	West Virginia
Best paying company	Target	AVI Foodsystems
Best paying industry	Retail	Retail

Differences between deli/bakery associate and sandwich artist education

There are a few differences between a deli/bakery associate and a sandwich artist in terms of educational background:

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Sandwich Artist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Deli/bakery associate vs sandwich artist demographics

Here are the differences between deli/bakery associates' and sandwich artists' demographics:

	Deli/Bakery Associate	Sandwich Artist
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%	Male, 34.7% Female, 65.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 6.4% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 6.8% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between deli/bakery associate and sandwich artist duties and responsibilities

Deli/bakery associate example responsibilities.

Open and close deli; schedule work hour coverage; manage and monitor deli cleanliness code; customer service.
Skil in operation of kitchen equipment including slicers, rotisserie oven, mixers, grills, fryers, steamers and warmers.
Follow safety guideline for slicers.
Exemplify a model of excellent customer service in keeping with Publix's orientation towards ensuring customer satisfaction.
Control freshness by rotating and coding all products legibly according to Walmart policies and procedures.

Sandwich artist example responsibilities.

Create salads, espresso drinks, smoothies and coffee.
Assist with the daily responsibilities of a small town caf.
Modele, texture, and UV map props and game assets.
Prepare relish plates of green onions, celery, radishes and olives.
Gain a solid understanding of health and cleanliness standards applicable to all restaurants.
Maintain cleanliness of dining area; clear and wipe down tables and chairs.

Deli/bakery associate vs sandwich artist skills

Common deli/bakery associate skills

Food Handling, 62%
Food Safety, 20%
Quality Customer Service, 14%
Customer Satisfaction, 1%
Sanitation Procedures, 1%
Food Preparation, 0%

Common sandwich artist skills

Customer Service, 18%
Food Handling, 14%
Quality Standards, 13%
Sanitation Standards, 10%
Professional Appearance, 10%
Exceptional Guest, 9%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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