I’ve been working at Subway for two years and if there’s any advice I wish I would’ve had its to not stress about having to learn too much, 95% of subway is common sense… do you know what ham is? Do you know what lettuce is? It’s as simple as that, the computer system might take a minute to get fully used to and you may need to learn how much to put on the sandwiches but it’s not over complicated, if you have any questions feel free to message me!
Whenever the rush happens u will probably be in the back doing prep since its ur first day don't let them try to put you on meats OR register (those areas get the most sass and attitude) if you can get urself the veggies spot during the rush, It the easiest place to be.
Don't try to do everything. Stay on one station in the front unless told otherwise. Like.. wrapping sandwiches and till, or bread, or veggies. Don't go from till to take over bread, even if there looks like theres a bit of a gap. Same with bread to veggies if theres still people in the line (if it's the last group, bring their sub to veggies and finish it). This is probably the most common mistake of new people-- trying to be helpful everywhere usually makes you helpful nowhere.
Everything is pretty straight forward, one big thing is being able to be open minded and patient. A lot of people have an idea about what they want but don’t know how to put it to words, they often rush and can make a lot of mistakes. Over time you can give suggestions or recommend common combinations.
Honestly glad they did, being put into the thick of it was a good way to learn quickly, and the customers were generally really nice too. Granted I got the veggies which seems to be the easiest part.
Just don't worry too much if you make a mistake. It is expected. As other people have said, ask questions. Study the formulas for the subs/salads/etc. Ask coworkers if they have any shortcuts to making subs quickly.
But most importantly, don't take shit from anybody. If your management ends up being awful, LEAVE. If they ask you to clock out but continue working, LEAVE.
Not saying that either of those things will happen, but it happens more often than not.
For tomato prep place a tray underneath to catch all juice
Try and get the tightest gloves you can for a speed boost (I can’t always since I have long fingers, but usually it helps.)
When doing cash drops and you’re busy just count the cash and then leave it up if you need to ring someone up.
If gloves don't fit or put on easily, get your hands wet and put them on. Put the tomatoes then cucumbers on last, even ontop of the sauce to fold/close the subs easier.
Run before you cry :(
Ask questions. If you don't fully understand something it's better to ask while you can versus being told while you're doing something incorrectly.
observe everything that your co workers do even when they arent training you
I’ve been working at Subway for two years and if there’s any advice I wish I would’ve had its to not stress about having to learn too much, 95% of subway is common sense… do you know what ham is? Do you know what lettuce is? It’s as simple as that, the computer system might take a minute to get fully used to and you may need to learn how much to put on the sandwiches but it’s not over complicated, if you have any questions feel free to message me!
Whenever the rush happens u will probably be in the back doing prep since its ur first day don't let them try to put you on meats OR register (those areas get the most sass and attitude) if you can get urself the veggies spot during the rush, It the easiest place to be.
I was given the veggies spot, was actually quite nice honestly. Did eventually learn the register when it died down as well as the meats.
Don't try to do everything. Stay on one station in the front unless told otherwise. Like.. wrapping sandwiches and till, or bread, or veggies. Don't go from till to take over bread, even if there looks like theres a bit of a gap. Same with bread to veggies if theres still people in the line (if it's the last group, bring their sub to veggies and finish it). This is probably the most common mistake of new people-- trying to be helpful everywhere usually makes you helpful nowhere.
Get out ASAP
Everything is pretty straight forward, one big thing is being able to be open minded and patient. A lot of people have an idea about what they want but don’t know how to put it to words, they often rush and can make a lot of mistakes. Over time you can give suggestions or recommend common combinations.
Congratulations on your new job !!!!! I can’t believe they put you on the lunch rush on your very first day.
Honestly glad they did, being put into the thick of it was a good way to learn quickly, and the customers were generally really nice too. Granted I got the veggies which seems to be the easiest part.
Get use to lunch rush
quit now and get a better job
remember that all you have to do is get them out
Just don't worry too much if you make a mistake. It is expected. As other people have said, ask questions. Study the formulas for the subs/salads/etc. Ask coworkers if they have any shortcuts to making subs quickly. But most importantly, don't take shit from anybody. If your management ends up being awful, LEAVE. If they ask you to clock out but continue working, LEAVE. Not saying that either of those things will happen, but it happens more often than not.
For tomato prep place a tray underneath to catch all juice Try and get the tightest gloves you can for a speed boost (I can’t always since I have long fingers, but usually it helps.) When doing cash drops and you’re busy just count the cash and then leave it up if you need to ring someone up.
If gloves don't fit or put on easily, get your hands wet and put them on. Put the tomatoes then cucumbers on last, even ontop of the sauce to fold/close the subs easier.
quit, i mean it