I love the people there, we all get to know each other really well and most of the time everyone works really well together as a team
What I wish was different
I wish that they weren't so low staffed because that puts a lot of pressure on the employees who are there
Advice
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Cashier
June 2018 • Florissant, MO
What I liked
I loved getting experience with customer service.
What I wish was different
I wish the management was more organized, but it wasn’t difficult to find the information I needed.
Advice
Always be open to criticism, it will help improve your skills.
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Line Cook
May 2019 • Duluth, GA
What I liked
Coworkers. working environment, company values
What I wish was different
Nothing, great experience! Going back to work on breaks!
Advice
Apply early to secure a job
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Line Cook
July 2016 • Glenmont, NY
What I liked
Flexible hours, good pay, and they understood when I had to take time off for college.
What I wish was different
The head manager was a grouchy, old man who very few people (customers, co-workers, and even other managers) enjoyed working and interacting with.
Advice
If you do your job and work hard it will be an enjoyable work experience.
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Manager
January 2017 • Stow, OH
What I liked
I loved being a leader.
What I wish was different
I wish my pay would increase.
Advice
Always go into a job knowing exactly what you want. If they can not offer that go somewhere else.
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Cashier/Barista
April 2019 • Farmington, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience of talking to customers and the fast pace environment. Being a shy individual, the position helped me become more confident interacting with people.
What I wish was different
The pay is hourly and adjusted because the customers are allowed to tip. The tips are spilt between all the employees so they don’t add much to the pay.
Advice
This is a good starting job if you are a high school or college student and want spending money.
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Cashier
February 2017 • Killeen, TX
What I liked
The work is easy and it is very flexible with my schedule.
What I wish was different
If there was more teamwork. More pay and vacation time.
Advice
It's a good job if you are busy with your studies.
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Food Service
April 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked the people I worked with and the experience it gave me.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked more hours.
Advice
I would tell other people to try new things and be open to new experiences.
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shift manager
November 2018 • Fairlawn, OH
What I liked
Hours
What I wish was different
more time for friends
Advice
Take time for yourself
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Customer Service Associate
May 2018 • Mount Laurel Township, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed the team that I was working with.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have had more say in my experience. The management at Panera was very nonresponsive to team complaints.
Advice
To make the best of every work opportunity you are given.
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Cashier
October 2018 • Boise, ID
What I liked
I love the fast paced work environment.
What I wish was different
It's really hard to cross train. It's on the employee to try to make it happen. They have to see you performing the job most times before they will actually allow you to start the training process so you can be certified in the new section. Becoming a trainer didn't give me a wage increase or any other real benefit.
Advice
Be vocal about what you want. The managers in my cafe are really nice, but tend to be forgetful on things they've told me I'm going to be doing (like cross-training) or that I'm due for a break. Keep telong them so they can stay on track and get you to what you need to happen.
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Associate
May - August 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
The staff was very friendly for the most part. I had also worked at this location from August 2016 to August 2018.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was more, but I understand why I was earning right at minimum wage.
Advice
Everyone gets paid the same amount, whether you do exceptional work or average work.
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Associate
January 2018 - July 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
My coworkers
What I wish was different
The people I had to serve food to and the overall atmosphere
Advice
Don’t work at Panera
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Delivery Driver
May - August 2019 • Ashburn, VA
What I liked
The delivery systems was well organized and intuitive.
What I wish was different
Less drivers on the clock so I can make more deliveries.
Advice
Provide good customer service to gain a higher tip.
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Dishwasher
May - August 2019 • Vero Beach, FL
What I liked
I liked the people and the management. I also liked the job, I enjoyed what I did.
What I wish was different
I did not like the scheduling and I also believe that the wages were too low.
Advice
Make sure that you enjoy what you do, but it is also important to feel valued.
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Associate
June 2018 • Lynchburg, VA
What I liked
Good environment to work at.
What I wish was different
Nothing really.
Advice
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Associate Trainer
September 2018 - August 2019 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
I really liked the teamwork within the employees.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been staffed better.
Advice
Be open to learn new things.
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Food Preparer
May - August 2019 • Jupiter, FL
What I liked
Coworkers and managers were extremely nice and working conditions were clean and organized.
What I wish was different
I wish my hours were more accommodating.
Advice
You've gotta be quick and attentive at all times.
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Cashier
February 2019 • La Mirada, CA
What I liked
I love working with my coworkers and meeting new people through our customers
What I wish was different
Advice
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Service
October 2017 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
The managers are great to work with and VERY understanding of life, other jobs, school, family, etc.
