An average job for high schoolers and college students. - Associate Panera Bread Employee Review

3.0
Jun 16, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The main advantage of working here was the food discounts. Otherwise you are evaluated fairly frequently and as long as you do your ob, you'll probably get a raise each time.

Cons

Management varied highly in competence and indifference. One manager put on my evaluation that I frequently forgot my nametag, when I really wore it everyday.

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
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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