I love working here - great first job! - Associate Panera Bread Employee Review

5.0
Jul 21, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

This was one of two food places I chose to apply to for my first job (here and Starbucks), and while I was rather dissapointed at first when I didn't get an interview in retail, I have loved every minute I work and have honestly grown to love every employee I work with. My managers are the best people I know and do their job perfectly. They are the perfect balance between professional while still wanting to keep a sense of family while we work. I very much look forward to work and would not change where I work in a heartbeat. Plus, the free food and discounts aren't bad either!

Cons

I really have none. The most that I can think of is that you can't really advance in the company for at least a year, but I am rather satisfied with my position now.

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5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Free food, just getting free food

Cons

Actually your discount to free food hits your p&l

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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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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