Panera Bread Associate-Prep reviews

3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(196 total reviews)
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Paul Carbone

100% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Prep/Associate employees have rated Panera Bread with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 196 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Prep/Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Panera Bread is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Prep/Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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196 reviews
5.0
Dec 1, 2025

Nice people

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I felt good about the food service we were providing

Cons

turnover with managers was a lot; wished they could give more hours

4.0
Oct 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good hours flexible management good training for prep cook

Cons

very hectic lunch rush on weekdays, weekends were intense

5.0
Oct 3, 2025

Best job for an introvert

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Time management is entirely on you - you get paid the whole shift even if you finish your job very quickly

Cons

Time management is entirely on you - if you arent good at that this job is not for you

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