Panera Bread Employee Reviews for Baker

"I really enjoyed my time working as a Baker for Panera Bread under the Covelli Enterprises franchise. The only reason I left the position was that the position was from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, and while working those hours wasn't an issue, it was the scheduling conflicts that arose during the day that posed the greatest issue. I loved working for my supervisor and I enjoyed the duties of the job. Being a baker was fun and I had no major issues with the position."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure to ask questions about the job! They will not tell you all that is involved until your first night working"

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"They want an artisan grade product at fast food times."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would be more mindful of my employees and know the products."

What do you like about working at Panera Bread?

"It used to be making the product, but now it is nothing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do not take a position doing baking. The turnaround is far too high and no one stays on more than a few weeks to three months anymore before they realize that it is not a good place to work. You will be lied to about everything and treated unfairly."

What don't you like about working at Panera Bread?

"It has gone downhill so far in the 3.5 years I was there. They have very poor management that does not appreciate their workers, and they are constantly putting down and taking advantage of workers. They give no bonuses or promotions unless you are a part of the bakery market manager's favorites . The good employees get mistreated and passed over while the liars and slackers move ahead."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Completely start over with management, because there is really no way of reporting issues and concerns to your superior if they are all looking out and covering for each other and only have their own interest at heart. Also, start doing exit interviews and find out why so many are quitting so often and in so many numbers at a time."