already looking to leave after a few weeks. - Anonymous employee Panera Bread Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Laid back work environment with a great community presence. Not fast food. Great customers for the most part.

Cons

Schedules made a few days at a time with no ability to call in for your schedule or make plans. Training is virtually nonexistent.

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Pros

Free food, just getting free food

Cons

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2.0
Jul 13, 2026
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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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