Decent job for just out of high school - Associate Trainer Panera Bread Employee Review

2.0
Jun 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Always something to do, can move up pretty quickly, allowed to do anything within reason to satisfy a customer

Cons

work-life balance (most management doesn't care if you have other responsibilities/are sick), even if you do move up to higher positions don't expect your pay to reflect the amount of work you put in, must pay for meals, you never know what you're getting into: some stores are ok but others are terrible

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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