Pros
Most of the people are great, and if you like to work hard and be busy, baking at Panera will keep you busy. Lots of independence, some flexibility in scheduling days worked.
Cons
Lots of promises were made for bonuses and raises that never materialized. The job is very physical and is a graveyard shift, and the pay isn't up to par with what is expected. The best bakers always leave because they feel undervalued, and often make less money than less skilled bakers who have more experience. Baker management is fairly inept, and there were rumors of drinking, drug use, and sexual behavior on the job by both bakers and managers. It is important to point out that I worked for a Panera franchise, and not for a corporate store. From what I hear, treatment/payment of bakers varies widely from franchise to franchise and that some areas treat their bakers very, very well.