route driver

order picker

truck driver

sales representative

packer

Curtze Food Service

Usually like to arrive to work early, walk through the facility greet and check in with subordinates to assess status of the operations, provide guidance or assistance if with any issues with machinery, materials, work force or customers. review e-mails prioritize those needing response. Review daily plan status and make any changes as needed. Work down list of task in the daily plan. Keep senior management informed of any issues that will effect service to our customers. Communicate when need to any critical situation senior management may want to weigh in on. 

As employees we are trusted to work independently, communicate openly, do what is right. Treat others the way you want to be treated, show others you care about them as individuals not just a person that can do something  well, demonstrate trust and it will come back to you from others and demonstrate your commitment daily.
Always have a plan, be flexible as plans have to change sometimes on short notice. Be respectful, communicate well, be a partner. Demonstrate your trust, commitment and concern to your co-workers and subordinates. Don't let lines define you, be willing to help when and where needed. Treat the business like I own it, by being responsible and careful of all under my charge.
The culture is really built on people all doing their best to provide the best product and services to our customers and feel good doing it (fun). your know it is that good feeling when you enjoy going to work or you can brag to friend and family about where you work and can be proud to say you work there.
people all feel part of a family at C.A. Curtze. 
The hardest part of my job is when it ends for the day the best part is when it begins. I find it plain and simple rewarding.

A typical day for me is answering phones, greeting people, various secretarial tasks, occasional catering duties and making coffee.  It is fast-paced, and ever-evolving so it's not boring.  It's upbeat and sometimes fun, yet professional.
What I've learned:  I have learned much about the food industry, cooking, catering, events, etc. I have learned how to use some equipment, how to do billings, how to better answer phone calls.
The management: seems very knowledgeable.
The workplace culture:  feels like family.  Everyone seems to get along very well and treat other employees with respect and kindness.  There is a high standard of excellence in customer service and employee performance.
The hardest part of the job is:  trying to keep up with multiple incoming calls when there are other things going on that need my attention.  Also to be accurate on who is working or not working each day because people don't always tell me.
The best parts of the job are:  I truly like my job.  I regularly get compliments when I do a good job or exceed expectations.  I'm thanked for doing my job.  I'm thanked for displaying favorable personality characteristics. I'm treated with respect.

CFS is a Very Big small company! 140+ Years, 1 Family, 6 generations(3 still work for the company today!).  There is no Typical work day - every day is filled with opportunities, for both Personal and Professional Growth.  We partner with some of the very best this country has to offer - the small business person/family in the Restaurant business.  Our management team is hands on  for availability, but they give you the room to grow and learn with guided assistance.  The culture is one of "Can-Do" attitude.  We face many issues each day and this whole team is pulling on the flywheel in the same direction! It's very powerful! The hardest part of the job is learning to say no, for there are times when that is necessary.  The best part of the job is interfacing with a fantastic team, your customers who become very much like family, and  also feeling counted.......the owners of this company are so down to earth, they know your kids names, and never hesitate to ask about them......Are you having Fun Yet?

If you apply as a Utility Driver, you get 6 months of training, but not on the product. I enjoyed some of the people I worked with, but after a month of training, you're off the leash. No collar. Lost dog. 

They will expect you to break DOT rules and regulations. If you run late because someone called off, it is your fault. You have to be fast as delivering or you're out. Lack of product training and oversight. Poor management. This is a physical demanding job and you receive little to no benefits. No time off the first year. 

I was never part of the union, but even the union can be toxic and they go by seniority and act like children when they don't want to work and that attitude passes down to the lowest person.

Home daily - they will send you out every other week to cover they yard drivers. It is truly not home daily. 

And be warned - this is my first review and I do not give reviews. Use this as a lesson. 

I was let go for not being able to meet their expectations although in my defense, I was pregnant and having complications leading to a miscarriage during my probation period. They held it against me. Irrelevant to my pregnancy, when I did get off light duty, my numbers were better than other associates, yet my score was somehow way lower. They definitely rig the performance ratings. I ran this by a few coworkers and they said it without me even suggesting it. Upper Management is rude, aside from immediate supervisors(on a good day), and some of the guys you work with are decent, while others are disgusting and have no respect for females whatsoever

Just never enough time in a day. Too many ppl there with time in and because they are union, you will be stuck with the worst routes no questions asked. The pallet building is sub par and makes delivering extremely difficult because you will be touching everything twice. Supervisors do nothing about it and turn a blind eye. The dispatcher/router is the WORST, this cannot be stressed enough!!! Makes for very long days unless you are willing to climb onto the product and dig out stops that he schedules for later in the day, even though you drive past it multiple times. Too many big problems with simple solutions that are not incorporated.

I love working at Curtze! It truly is a family oriented business from the inside out. I have learned a lot about the company and the food industry in my years working here. Management is truly good and they don't shadow you or micromanage your daily work. they allow you to make small mistakes and help you moving forward to learn and build on your success in and for the company. The hardest part is the lack of communication through out the company no matter your position not everyone is on the same page and I believe the work load would flow better if they were. Over all I have never been happier and more proud to work for a company so great and truly treats like family and not just another worker.

I enjoy the changing landscape of this job. Sometimes the changes come in by the hour. The support received in training, education and leading by example is reassuring and thorough. Curtze Foodservice sincerely wants what os best for the company, employee, and employee families and you can tell by the culture that is perpetuated from the top. You get a sense of belonging and family when you work for and with good people. Working with good people make the bad days good and the good days great! Somedays, everything goes wrong. Those are the days that the company culture really shines and the customer service driven philosophy of the company prevails.

Horrible place to work everyone is ignorant and rude working as a third shift picker, I worked there at the age of 19 being an extremely hard worker from farming I caught on quick and did much better then alot of people so anyone that has been there for over a year will make your life miserable they will do anything in their power to make you want to quit, most people that work there are always trying to fight you for making them look bad, management didnt care about the employees at all only liked to yell at them I would never reccomend this job to anyone .

A great place to work. They do not hover over you. It is hard work but not too much to handle. The bosses that deal with the drivers directly are amazing. Very nice and understanding. The office is a different ball game.  They want you to believe you are in a family environment but the instant something happens where you are unable to do for them, they turn their back on you and your family. If you are healthy and ready, I highly suggest working here. Just stay clear of the MAN that handles human resources. Other than that, a great experience.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Route driver 14 salaries reported	$29.79 per hour
Order picker 7 salaries reported	$21.97 per hour
Truck driver 3 salaries reported	$27.00 per hour
Sales representative 2 salaries reported	$77,500 per year
Packer 1 salary reported	$19.30 per hour

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