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Q&A With Panera Bread Employees
We like to say we get the tough stuff done with optimism and mastery. And we have, throughout our history, all while creating a fun and welcoming environment for associates and customers. As a team, we love preparing and delivering a great customer experience, being a place people want to be and striving every day to be better.
How employees describe working at Panera Bread
This was a Traumatizing experience
Probably hanging out with my friends
We get help when we need it generally
The good workers shine through the entitled children that get hired with them
The customers are always so rude and think that the food is like epic when in reality it is just fast food overpriced.
What it's like to work at Panera Bread
- Panera Bread employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Panera Bread report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 67% of Panera Bread employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Panera Bread employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 46% of Panera Bread employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Panera Bread employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 56% of Panera Bread employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Panera Bread Employees
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What do you wish you knew before starting at Panera Bread?
I wish I would’ve known that we weren’t allowed to clean anything while wearing gloves according to “protocol.” I also wish I would’ve known how incredibly understaffed they were and how I would be responsible for several different positions simultaneously. Dishwashing has no interacting but is also gross.
Attempt to avoid customers. Dishwashing is by far the best position, seconded by baking. These positions have almost no customer interaction, and you can listen to music with both of them. I was a dishwasher for a year and I could listen to music for six hours and subconsciously wash dishes- and get paid for it. Awesome.
How much weight I would gain from eating so much bread!!
How long after an interview at Panera Bread does it take to hear back?
I applied online and got a call back the next day, i had an interview 3 days after they called me, it’s been 2 days since my interview i haven’t heard back yet.
I personally finished my interview and the general manager asked when I wanted to start right there and then. Panera's always desperate for employees because everyone quits after like two weeks.
They’ll hire you on the spot if you meet all the requirements. If they say they let you know if you got the job. You probably didn’t get it.
What's the company culture like at Panera Bread?
Top Employee Response
Professional, fast paced. Unforgiving.
Cafe by cafe basis. Most cafes are fun however it all depends on the leader.
The company is wonderful !
How can I get hired at Panera Bread as a recent grad?
Simply apply at any store. They hire almost anyone.
Just apply ! they hire anyone
How does Panera Bread handle HR issues?
They don’t. Not at my location atleast. people have complained about the toxicity of the management and HR does nothing.
HR was one of the only good things about working at Panera- a girl was groped in the cooler while I was there, and the man who did it was fired within the day on the word of the girl. Full points.
What should I wear for an interview at Panera Bread?
Wear something professional. Or you could wear their uniform, which is a black t-shirt and dark wash jeans with black shoes and a belt.
Anything casual .
What is the dress code at Panera Bread?
Black shirt, Black belt, dark wash jeans (no skinny jeans), and black non-slip shoes with the Panera hat and apron.
black shirt , black pants or jeans &’ non slip shoes .
How are the healthcare options at Panera Bread?
Way to expensive in my opinion and I make pretty good money as a manager. The decent insurance would total about 200 monthly.
Expensive. But they all are
How would you compare interviewing at Panera Bread to other places you've interviewed?
Quite easy, asked only standard questions. Interview was probably ten minutes top.
I can't speak for any other Panera's but the one in Auburn Maine is where I interviewed. The Manager was in a hurry, he seemed like he wanted to get it over with. Other places I have interviewed, they seemed more involved in the interview.
What's the best part of your job at Panera Bread?
Free food (occasionally)
How's the work pace at Panera Bread?
Hectic, and fast
How much diversity is there among employees at Panera Bread?
So much, that’s the only good thing
How long do the interviews usually take at Panera Bread?
15-20 minutes
How do I do well in an interview at Panera Bread?
Be you
What is the daily attire at Panera Bread?
Whatever u wanna wear pretty much beside shorts and tanks
Does Panera Bread health insurance include fertility coverage?
Is paneers bread cover infertility benefits for part time employee?
How often do employees get raises at Panera Bread?
I never got a raise, probbaly if you stay there ayleast a year.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Panera Bread?
Seems very common. :)
What is the PTO policy at Panera Bread?
Needs to be approved by your manager within 2 weeks.
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Panera Bread offer?
Little to none really.
What makes you the most proud about working at Panera Bread?
How quickly I’ve grown with the company.
What is the best perk or benefit that Panera Bread offers?
Free food!
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Panera Bread?
Work well under pressure and operating with integrity.
Do managers check drivers tips?
Yes
How hard is it to get promoted at Panera Bread?
Not very. Have transparent conversations with your manager and you can rank up quickly.
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Should I work at Panera Bread?
15% of Panera Bread employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 15% are neutral and 70% would not recommend working at Panera Bread to their friends.
| 15% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passive |
| 70% | Detractors |
