Night Baker applicants have rated the interview process at Panera Bread with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 66% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Night Baker roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 36 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Panera Bread overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Panera Bread as a Night Baker according to 36 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Background check: 23%
Personality test: 10%
Drug test: 9%
Phone interview: 8%
Skills test: 8%
Presentation: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Ann Arbor, MI) in Dec 2013
Interview
Very casual and relaxed. Sat down and discussed the job requirements and my expectations as well as theirs. I came in at night so I was able to go back and watch the baker work for a while and get an idea for the job.
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Salem, OR)
Interview
I answered a few questions with the hiring manager. It was a quick interview, maybe 20-30 minutes. Simple questions about my availability and interest in working for Panera. Hiring manager was very chill.
I applied online. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Sacramento, CA) in Feb 2021
Interview
I was nervous because I have minimal work experience, however, the interview was really nice, I was interviewed by two people, and I am now preparing for the second working interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
past experience, how you handle difficulties on the job, your learning style, and how do you respond to criticism?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Auburn, CA) in Sep 2019
Interview
Just a general interview, didn't ask at all about the position I applied for though so that was upsetting. Seemed relaxed but gave no info on when a second interview would happen