It paid the bills if I gave up my friends - Sales Associate Panera Bread Employee Review

3.0
Mar 27, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some stores are very understaffed so its easy to pick up hours.

Cons

Only offer part time, the only people allowed to achieve 40 hours or more are managers. You get sent home if you hit 37 hours. A lot of time on your feet standing in one spot.

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Free food, just getting free food

Cons

Actually your discount to free food hits your p&l

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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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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