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greatharvest.comRating based on 29 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Great Harvest
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Great Harvest get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
69% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Great Harvest pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
97% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Great Harvest spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
12% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 79% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Great Harvest worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do Great Harvest workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
81% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Great Harvest workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Great Harvest?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Great Harvest managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
68% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Great Harvest?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
52% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some students say it’s good
Is a Great Harvest job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
45% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Part-timers can't get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Great Harvest?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
How we know this
100% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Needs improving
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Part-timers don’t get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Great Harvest?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
How we know this
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time offBased on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
Needs improving
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People don’t get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Great Harvest?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Great Harvest feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Great Harvest get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Great Harvest?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
76% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Great Harvest enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Great Harvest recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Great Harvest?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
56% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Great Harvest?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 83% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Great Harvest’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
70% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Great Harvest is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Great Harvest ranks
Great Harvest ranks joint 41st to work for out of bakeries.
- 40 Cinnabon
- 41= Great Harvest
- 41= Boudin Bakery
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of August 14, 2026.
Great Harvest job reviews
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Best thing
I loved with the old managers it was a fantastic place to work for the longest time! Than it went to shit
Worst thing
Always correcting about the stupidest things even tho I had been there longer than them
Report this reviewRetail worker at Great Harvest, February 2026
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Best thing
The working environment is wonderful, everybody gets along well and does their job
Worst thing
Very few financial benefits and you cannot get a raise unless you ask for it
Report this reviewBaker at Great Harvest, August 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 29 Great Harvest employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 28 Great Harvest employees