Panera Bread Line Cook/Prep Cook reviews

3.2

40% would recommend to a friend

(136 total reviews)
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Paul Carbone

100% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Line Cook/Prep Cook employees have rated Panera Bread with 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 136 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals have a good working experience there. Panera Bread is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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136 reviews
5.0
Dec 1, 2025

Nice people

Recommend
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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
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Pros

good hours flexible management good training for prep cook

Cons

very hectic lunch rush on weekdays, weekends were intense

4.0
Sep 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good for the pay it’s good

Cons

Can get very busy at times

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