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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Delivery Sales worker
May 2019 • Bensalem Township, PA
What I liked
I get tips in addition to salary.
What I wish was different
Reimbursed more for mileage
Advice
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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 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.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
Just do your job and you'll be great.
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Associate
August 2017 • Vadnais Heights, MN
What I liked
Flexible hours
What I wish was different
More money for the stress level of the job
Advice
Panera is good if you need flexibility
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Cashier
November 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I Like The environment that I was put in and the people I was about to work with it was a great experience
What I wish was different
I do feel as though communication wise everybody needs to work on here it’s like there not enough respect
Advice
I love it I’m still working here so I can’t really complain
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Shift Manager
May 2016 • Amherst, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish that the people I worked with had the drive to actually do their job to their fullest knowledge and not slack or be lazy.
Advice
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Cashier
June 2019 • Enfield, CT
What I liked
It was nice to get the know everbody and to work to have some money
What I wish was different
I wish I had found or gotten a job that paid more
Advice
Don't settle for the first offer
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Line Cook
June 2016 - August 2019 • Goodyear, AZ
What I liked
The hours, teamwork, and hands-on customer service experience
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
It’s okay to be working in fast food to help pay for college
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Cashier
May 2019 • Webster, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the customers, and it didn't feel like I was working at a fast food restaurant
What I wish was different
the hours
Advice
Make friends with your co workers and keep yourself busy
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Cashier
July 2018 - October 2019 • Cheektowaga, NY
What I liked
I got plenty of hours and was able to learn the position rather quickly with no prior experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I would get faster or learn how to become faster at doing maybe job.
Advice
It’s continual practice, keep practicing and you’ll do well.
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Shift supervisor
March 2018 - August 2019 • Fitchburg, WI
What I liked
I loved the team of workers. It felt like a family.
What I wish was different
Worked less
Advice
It was a great job, but it can easily become too much responsibility too fast if you dont commit to balancing your time equally. Give yourself some personal time.
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Panera Bread Associate
May - August 2019 • Pelham, NY
What I liked
I liked working on a team with other individuals in a high-pressure environment. I also enjoyed stepping out of my comfort zone and interacting with new people on a daily basis and serving others in my community.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more interaction with the customers
Advice
Even though it was not an internship that I hoped for, I got a lot of skills over the summer that have really shaped me.
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Cashier
May - August 2019 • Torrance, CA
What I liked
I liked the new system that was put in place to try to make things run more smoothly.
What I wish was different
The scheduling was kind of annoying because they kept messing up the time off people needed and then didnt schedule me when I brought up a complaint about the situation.
Advice
I would say be open to everything and get out of your comfort zone. Challenge yourself so you can be able to grow. I used to work there before and never really pushed myself to do opening shifts or help out as much, and this time I did and now I am proud of myself that I did so.