Hard honest work with great culture and food - Cafe Hourly Associate Panera Bread Employee Review

5.0
Apr 3, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work, excellent cross-training, and always room for advancement

Cons

A lot of constant physical work

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free food, just getting free food

Cons

Actually your discount to free food hits your p&l

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There were some great coworkers and some nice moments, but those can be found in any other food service job.

Cons

Dirty with bugs that weren't given the time of day by HR. The general managers were intense in a way of always being in a pissy mood.

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