Cashier, Line Cook - Cashier, Line Cook Panera Bread Employee Review

4.0
23 May 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I took full advantage of the employee discount. It was well worth it, as my main meal of the day cost at most $4. My store also allowed employees to take home unsold bakery items at the end of the night, so that became my breakfast most days while getting through college.

Cons

Two of my managers worked 40+ hours/ week while pregnant almost up until they were due. This didn't seem fair, and I could tell they were struggling. Management was understaffed in general, so it was not unusual to have interim managers brought in from other locations.

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5.0
7 Jun 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!”

4.0
5 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Youre out of the store a lot, you get to listen to your music/book/podcast a lot, good tips from customers most of the time.

Cons

Driver drama due to order assigning protocols. They replaced most delivery drivers with 3rd party delivery to save money.

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