If your salary there are no breaks. On my feet 9-10 hours every day. No set schedule. Close and open. - Anonymous employee Panera Bread Employee Review

3.0
Mar 28, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Always busy. Good coworkers to work with.

Cons

Schedule and hours on feet. Never get two days off in a row. You work mornings, mid shifts and closing shift with no consistency.

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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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