Okay, if you're not a dish washer... - Dishwasher Panera Bread Employee Review

3.0
Oct 16, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I am paid higher than minimum wage, co-workers are lovely, not a boring work environment. Managers are nice.

Cons

Late hours, makes it difficult to have homework and also complete it as a high school student. I was put on dish and constantly promised I would be put somewhere else to better contribute, but that was a month ago and I am still on dish. Great if you don't like fun or talking to people, but for me - it's not the ideal position.

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

You’re expected to be super “yay Panera!”

3.0
Jul 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hourly rate so anything over 40 hrs is 1.5x your pay rate. Customers can be really great

Cons

Poor leadership. Corporate does not seem to take care of employees working in the cafes or support roles. I worked for the company for over 20 years and had a great relationship with my DRO and GM and my raise (I got 1 raise over a 2 year period) was $.85. That’s less than a .35% increase and is basically insulting. The company needs to Realize if they wants their goals met, they need to show appreciate to those trying to achieve them.

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