deli associate

front end associate

deli manager

grocery associate

cashier

ADAMS HOMETOWN MARKETS

I worked for this company for several years as a front-end office clerk. During my time there, I often found the workload to be overwhelming for the number of staff scheduled. On weekdays, there was typically only one cashier until mid-afternoon and one more in the evening, which made it difficult to keep up with customer demand , especially compared to earlier years when we had more coverage.
Office clerks were expected to handle a wide range of duties beyond our primary roles, including online orders, price checks, and maintenance tasks, all while remaining at the front. In my experience, this often felt unrealistic given the staffing levels.
I also noticed that managers seemed stretched thin and, in my view, undercompensated for the responsibilities they carried. When I gave my notice, my departure was extended beyond two weeks, which created challenges with my new role,  though I understand that scheduling decisions are ultimately up to the company.
On longer shifts, I was required to take an unpaid break but still expected to assist if needed, which I personally felt was unfair. Over time, I saw benefits for part-time staff reduced, which affected morale.
Overall, I would caution others to carefully consider the workload and scheduling flexibility before accepting a position here. This company may be a good fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with limited support, but it wasn't the right long-term fit for me.

What is the best part of working at the company?
An example of a corporate person coming into the store they have no respect whatsoever for the employees they treat their employees like secondhand citizens one of the new co-owners came in the store one day went to the meat department asked for 50 hamburger patties the employee told who he thought was a customer that for an order of that size you have to call in that order or you have to give the employee at least a couple of hours to make up that order because he just doesn't have that many patties already pre-made he was fired on the spot also employees must wear name tags that are clearly visible to the customer if an employee receives 2 customer complaints they are written up and if you receive another customer complaint then you fired immediately, I found out that most grocery stores customer complaints are normal and most stores do not fire their employees after three complaints.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The stress there is normal for any grocery store there High customer volume and then low customer volume and you never know what time any of this is going to happen

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
All the employees there are hard workers the environment becomes corrosive when corporate comes into the store and starts taking over.

As a department head you are often left to your own devices to complete what work is needed. This is sometimes good because you usually have the independence to run things how you would like. However, randomly you may be told to work in another town for a few days to help them out regardless of how you’re doing or get instructions from a corporate specialist that doesn’t work in your store the way it may in others. In store management can vary between great people who are very helpful and those who sit and look at a computer all day doing nothing while freight builds up in the store. Unfortunately they get moved around a lot so it’s always changing and you’re always learning how to work for someone new. The most enjoyable is the workplace culture with your peers. The hardest part is easily the lack of communication between store employees and the corporate management who come in sporadically and will make changes often without explanation. The lack of corporate communication also makes it difficult to be informed of new opportunities in the company, and the compensation and benefits are really  for the work put in poor.

Great first job. Management changes frequently, but are kind, respectful, and understanding. They will work with you and your availability. 

Most of your experience here depends on the rest of the staff, which does change fairly often. Less than a quarter of the team I started with remain. Despite that, the energy of the workplace has always been generally positive. The employees care about each other and are quick to welcome new faces. 

Pay is not fantastic; I find myself sticking with the job out of a desire to learn more and maintain the bonds I've built with my coworkers rather than because I enjoy or feel fairly compensated for my work. 

It was horrible to work here. The management was awful, the store was mice infested, and most of the customers were very rude. Some of the the people I worked with were really nice and fun to talk to, but others were very lazy and were never around to help you when you needed it. A lot of people would have to work double shifts for others who called out constantly. The pay was ok for the job, but the amount of pressure to take other shifts and work more than you want to is really not worth it. Don't come here unless your other option is fast food, or if you are still in school 

At a store level, things run smoothly if you have a competent store manager. If not, the environment becomes carnivorous in terms of hours/equipment/supplies etc. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff I worked with and the customers knowing most of us by name.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Like everywhere else now, low in staff

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Treated like family and so many of us willing to help out each other 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Being the first department you enter in the store- greeting everyone as they come in.  Some moments are quite hectic depending on truck arrival.

They care more about there customers and making everything esthetically pleasing,and treat there very hard working employees that actually want to be there, like garbage. Been with this company for over two years and everything about it has drastically went way down.......it's an OK "for now" place, but not a good forever place.

The higher ups for management for the company (not the store) absolutely do not care for you as a human being or a worker  the raises are almost non existent unless you are management but even then it’s not a promise that you will get one at all. If you do work there be prepared for them to change policies on the fly just to stress everyone out the prices are way to high and the product selection is kinda mediocre with not a lot of variation in it 

The job is not difficult.  Communication is a known problem that no one in upper management seems willing to help address and resolve.  Most of the other employees have been at the location for over ten years which makes it difficult to be the "new kid."  There are constant reminders of the "history" which no one seems willing to disclose.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Deli associate 37 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Front end associate 29 salaries reported	$16.70 per hour
Deli manager 10 salaries reported	$21.85 per hour
Grocery associate 14 salaries reported	$17.87 per hour
Cashier 15 salaries reported	$17.68 per hour

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