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What is a sandwich artist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
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Look out Jared the Subway Guy, there's a new sandwich artist in town (we're talking about you!) This position welcomes creativity, and requires you know your way around a sandwich. I mean, you obviously want to put the lettuce first to prevent your bread from getting soggy from the sauce.

Seriously though, don't forget the sauce. No one enjoys a dry sandwich. Unless you have no tastebuds. Or are a picky child. Nonetheless, the majority of your customers are going to want a beautiful sandwich creation. From the meats to the cheeses, and even the veggies, you're allowed to be creative and show off your sandwich making skills.

The majority of sandwich artists only work part-time, but there are quite a few full-time positions open. Also, there are other sandwich places to work for, aside from Subway, so you have options. Or you could go your own route and open your own sandwich artistry shop. Or food truck. Whichever fits your creative side.

ScoreSandwich ArtistUS Average
Salary
1.8

Avg. Salary $23,564

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.8

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.98%

Asian 6.79%

Black or African American 10.76%

Hispanic or Latino 17.40%

Unknown 4.94%

White 59.13%

Gender

female 65.30%

male 34.70%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
4.8

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Sandwich artist career paths

Key steps to become a sandwich artist

  1. Explore sandwich artist education requirements

    Most common sandwich artist degrees

    High School Diploma

    51.6 %

    Bachelor's

    17.5 %

    Associate

    15.0 %

  2. Start to develop specific sandwich artist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service17.52%
    Food Handling13.57%
    Quality Standards12.53%
    Sanitation Standards10.28%
    Professional Appearance10.17%
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  3. Complete relevant sandwich artist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sandwich artists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sandwich artist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sandwich artist resumes.

  4. Research sandwich artist duties and 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.

  5. Prepare your sandwich artist resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your sandwich artist resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a sandwich artist resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for sandwich artist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a sandwich artist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average sandwich artist salary

The average sandwich artist salary in the United States is $23,564 per year or $11 per hour. Sandwich artist salaries range between $17,000 and $30,000 per year.

Average sandwich artist salary
$23,564 Yearly
$11.33 hourly
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Updated January 8, 2025

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Updated January 8, 2025

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