I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Panera Bread (Secaucus, NJ) in Nov 2012
Interview
Wasn't a long interview. Started with education and future plans of education, then it went on it to former employment history and personal skills. Every new topic ended with somewhat of a more interpersonal conversation I guess to evaluate my social skills. At the end we spoke about hours of availability and I was told I had the job. I'd say its all up to the way you present yourself.
Casual interview process, so you can wear t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. The interview was only get-to-know you questions and then asking when you can start from what I can remember.
The interview was brief and friendly. The manager asked about my availability, teamwork, and kitchen experience, plus how I handle customers, pressure, and cleanliness. I explained my skills and enthusiasm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your availability, and how would you handle customer requests or complaints during a busy rush?
Ask situational questions and how you would handle them. every thing was chill and to the point. Just dont be a moron and youll get the questions right, there is almost no wrong answer,