Great First Job - Prep/Line Cook Panera Bread Employee Review

4.0
Dec 11, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I mainly work as prep which is a long and tedious shift, but I do my own thing which I love. I get good hours as well. I enjoy working with the ingredients and food Panera provides and it makes me proud to work there. My managers are all really nice and all the workers are super sweet and polite.

Cons

The pay could be better but it’s minimum wage. However, there is room for advancement and you get tips so I actually make around 13,50 an hour.

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Pros

Easy to get hired as a high school student Flexible hours if you communicate well

Cons

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4.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Youre out of the store a lot, you get to listen to your music/book/podcast a lot, good tips from customers most of the time.

Cons

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