Dunnes Stores

Most of Long serving staff not interested in doing what they are paid for, countless times were no where to be seen when store got busy. Management knew this was the case as more or less overlooked it. Ironically they are getting paid the most for the least work. Typical day, certain long term staff that are required to work checkouts all huddle up at customer service and refuse to go on their till for as long as possible 
The culture is all wrong, some of the managers very nice and respectful but the head grocery manager not so good.
Most of staff were friendly, but of course always a few Karen’s wherever you go, that particular group could be clicky and unhelpful the customers are very friendly and some of the long term staff actually set you a good example and could be very helpful but the majority are just there and no more.
Management would never check up to see if you were settling in, in general no sense of team work, for me that is needed in such a big store.

The pay was good as is the store discount goes a long way, but for me the culture was all wrong, new staff will always be picking up the slack for long term serving staff and what made it worse is that management were fully aware of this. So if you are prepared  to suck that up then not a bad place to work. 

Every day in dunnes stores was different and i enjoyed working with a brilliant sales team. What i have learned from dunnes has given me great experience in dealing with a customers needs and to the best of my ability to help find the products to suit there needs. I learned how to manage a stockroom with goods being delivered, signing for the stock and unpacking it so that the delivery's were right and accounted for along with having a clean work environment. The management was always at a good standard and i got on really well with the manages i worked with. My fellow co-workers and i worked really well together and always worked as part of a team to a high standard of work. The hardest part of my job was not being able to find a product to fit the customers needs and the most enjoyable part of my job was helping a customer to the best of my ability and meeting them again to see a smile on here face after helping them previously and finishing after hard days work knowing that i have exceeded my further for myself and the company.

A typical day at work would entail unpacking a pallet of frozen goods from the daily deliveries which the shop receives. It involved heavy lifting at a quick pace. I learned how to efficiently unpack and organize boxes of frozen goods.
The management took a light role as the work was relatively straightforward. Their main job was the inspection of the work after you had finished to ensure its standard.
Dunnes stores had a proud history and culture which was strict but fair.
The hardest part of the job was the monotony and the freezing temperatures in which i worked.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the other staff members whom I worked closely with.

Every day I found myself doing a hundred different things. Behind the customer service desk many just sit idly by and wait for work but if you look around, so much could be done. I cleaned, I counted the safe's money, I helped customers, staff and management. I reorganised the desk and returned unwanted goods. I loved the challenges I faced with difficult queries, angry customers and stressful hours. Being the only customer service member in the store during my shift, I took great pride in being not only quick but helpful, organised and giving my best to each customer.

As a checkout supervisor my day to day tasks include giving the checkout operators, voids, overrides, and change when needed. I must also ensure that there is adequate cover for checkouts throughout the day and that there are never any queues at the tills. I also must deal with customers on a day to day basis assisting them with any queries they may have. I also have to take customers details for our home delivery service. I enjoy my time working for the company and have a good relationship with both management and staff. Throughout my time with the company I have recieved training and experience in many areas such as the personnel office to which I am greatfull for.

My typical day I had to  clean  the Canteen , toilets,  then I came down to the shop to clean fridges  , fruit  and veg area  , sometimes  I had to clean  the textile department.  The hardest  part of the job was I had to cover  a lot of areas ,and I found it a bit much for  one person. Most enjoyable was meeting  people  while I worked in The shop,  telling them where a certain  item was .and the staff were friendly. 

I began collecting trolleys before being moved to an aisle where I was responsible for stock. I learned the value of money because I actually had to work for it. Management was fair and flexible and the co workers were fun to work with. The hardest part of the job was keeping everything correctly stocked at busy times and at the same time making sure that customers had unrestricted access to the products. The most enjoyable part of the job was the banter with the rest of the staff

It was night time work. From10pm - 8am. Later working time was reduced to 11pm-6/7am. 
My work was displaying goods at Henry St. Dunnes Store. 
Management was effectively good, understanding.
My co-workers were friendly, still have a friend from that time.
Hardest part of the job was when we had to hurry to hang the goods, as they arrived late.
The most enjoyable part of this time was I got to know so many different people around the world and I improved a lot my English speaking skills.

I started at 7 am and finished at 4pm.. I had to days off in the week but if i didnt itt didnt bother me as I enjoy working...When I started in the morning I stacked up the bread aisle before the shop opened and then I woud go to my till and check out custmoers and an hour before my day finished I would clean down my checkout area and count my till float...The wages were very good weekly and overall it was ten euro an hour which was excellent...

A typical day at work was a mixture of cleaning, stocking shelves and working at the checkout. 
Management was great, managers and co-workers were always happy to help if there were any problems. 
The hardest part of the job was that it was during the Christmas period and the shop was always packed. 
The most enjoyable part of the job was responsibility, earning my own money and working with such friendly people. 

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