meat cutter

front end associate

entry level clerk

order picker

assistant store manager

Jungle Jims International Market

PROS: Weekend incentive pay*
Schedule flexibility
10% discount after 6 months**
Can transfer to another department after 90 days***
Cashier shifts are 6 hours, except near holidays
Training is fun

CONS: *Weekend incentive will be revoked if you make any mistakes or have any attendance violations
**You will get your discount card only if you take initiative and insist on it throughout the whole process
***Policy says after you work in a position for 90 days, you may transfer to another position; however, management may act as though you have the green light to start the transition, but never actually approve on paper or do anything to make it happen
Parking for employees is like a 1/4 mile walk
Some head cashiers are gruff, condescending, neurotic, controlling, stubborn, unsympathetic, don't have their facts straight, have double standards, are two-faced
You're expected to do busy-work that doesn't matter when there are no customers to ring out instead of working on a team-like bond with other employees; reworded: Pointless product repositioning is valued above building a bond between employees
Feet ache standing on concrete all day
A lot of procedures to carry out per transaction on an old computer system that can easily translate into losing your incentive pay
Casual Friday should be called jean Friday instead, as you still have to wear your black or white polo/jungle jim's shirt
It's a customer service job...so you get mean/rude/ignorant/controlling people who think they can walk all over you
When you have worked approximately a month as a cashier, your drawer will be "miraculously" short about $10
If you are scheduled a 6 hour shift, you are given a 15 minute unpaid break; if they keep you longer without giving you another break, they will act as though you took another unpaid break to make their books look good
Plentiful negative reinforcement, insufficient positive reinforcement
Cashiers take the heat for mistakes made by baggers/customers

Don’t waste your time, most awful company to work for. Management is the worst I’ve ever experienced, they lack of professionalism.Owner will scream at your face if he is mad, treat you like you are  lower than dirt.General manager doesn’t care to listen to it’s workers problems nor to fix them,he pretty much comes to work to everyday doing nothing, because he's not aware of anything that's happening around the store,he either blind sided by the managers who works below him or hes just an idiot, don't bother to go to him for any problems,he will just gives you an answer"I don't know,I don't know,you should talk to the store manager", he doesn't care about any of his employees and ignored all problems. Store manager is rude and disrespectful, acts like a middle schooler and gossips with her workers, retaliates against you if not favorited, lies constantly to cover for herself, racist and discriminates people. Don’t bother trying to go to HR for any problems either they won’t do anything. Your hard work won't be recognized no matter how much you care about the company,how hard you work, the company truly don't care. Don't expect to get any raises, you have to beg them like a dog then you will get a 25cent raise. Work environment has the most drama ive ever seen.Managers constantly lies and always trying to cover themselves,and throw each other nor employees under the bus. Most coworkers fight over who thinks should be in charge. They will stab on each others back to get what they want. If you’re not liked be expected to be retaliated against. CRAZY turn over due to poor management.Just don’t bother, look else where for employment because it’s definitely not worth it I promise you.

I would not tell anyone to work here. From personal and other coworkers experience, this job will not work for you unless you know how to handle the absolute disaster it is socially. The jobs are very straight-forward, and some can be complicated, but generally I have always liked what I do. The people however are not professional, they will not work well with you unless they personally like you. Many issues with people having paychecks, schedules/hours, positions messed up because someone doesnt like them. It is so disappointing, as the job is general good, but you can't trust other people. Its like highschool cliques and most people who have worked here generally agree. You have to get lucky with your manager, I have had wonderful managment who worked well with me, and ones where it didnt matter what I did or how hard you work, they will never work with you. Often times, you have to go above your manager's management to get anything resolved, and even more often nothing is done. They can also be a safety risk, whether its with poor conditions, people not following safe practices (like smoking near propane tanks on a cart) or with inappropriate coworkers towards underage people (management does not fire them unless it involves them). The turnover rate is really high so be aware that you will not always have coverage/ understaffing issues. Please do not plan long-term here unless you genuinely hate yourself, its not worth it unless you dedicate 20+ years to this miserable job.

I worked here awhile ago and would never go back, the managers worried about the company’s appearance far more than the employees. Multiple employees got picked on and others were put on a pedestal. I saw the state of my mental health drastically decrease working here, from the non-competitive pay and racist/homophobic/sexist management to simply hearing the monkey/jungle noises on the speakers in the parking lot. The only reason I was employed there for as long as I was because some of my coworkers made it worth it. Don’t even bother telling them what hours/days you want because they’re gonna schedule you the opposite out of spite. I couldn’t even finish my two weeks, especially with my last day being scheduled more hours than I had ever worked in one day before. Make sure to keep stickers off of your name tag and be prepared not to wear blue jeans or joggers. If you’re a girl they wont let you work in the lot and working at the back registers means you get hit on by old drunk men coming from the tasting bar. They might take your doctors note or they might not, it just depends on the mood there in. The only positive besides a few friends I made there was learning about the different international produce they sell there.

Management does not really know anything about people leadership or listen to any input workers give to them. Also, its weird enough that operations manager is oddly close to one of the female in Asia to the point that any questionable actions she makes will just be shrugged off. If you try to point out anything wrong with that person you’re clearly in the wrong and the operations manager will talk to you.

Benefits  and pay wise it’s not really the greatest which you shouldn’t really expect too much in the first place since it is a family owned business. They don’t really have a value or culture per say. You’re just there to work and stock.

Also, they tend to deligate jobs to you even if you’re not getting paid for it or if it’s not your job, i.e., a buyer in asia will pass their job of purchasing products for the department to a retail stock associates even though thats not their scope or job to do and they won’t get acknowledge for it or get paid for it.

They don’t really know what liability or accountability is or the basic principles of it is. For those that want to get a job here do it for a little bit, but don’t stay. The hours and days off are good, but the pay is not really worth it or the benefits.

Working in the Jungle is honestly pretty satisfying. I love the freedom a typical work day gives me (now that I know how to DO the tasks given), I love organizing and keeping my departments clean. I'm an efficient worker, and in the right environment, it gives me a sense of pride. Jungle Jim's is the right environment! It's weird, fun, and honestly sometimes you never know what you might see. I like that we're not your typical grocery store. I am blessed to have an awesome, understanding, and just plain fun manager. The hardest part of the job is just a part of retail life itself--rude customers who leave their messes behind. The most enjoyable part is getting a sense of satisfaction from placing my own orders, keeping them looking great, and leaving at the end of the day knowing that the department is well-kept because I made it so. I also love being able to introduce my own ideas and having a manager open-minded enough to let me try them on the sales floor. I work hard when I'm there and go home tired, but that's because I honestly care about what I'm doing.

A typical day involves coming in, setting up the department, managing orders, handling customer issues, and selling cigars. I’ve learned valuable skills in managing a tobacco store and buying and selling tobacco. Unfortunately, management at the company often relies on intimidating tactics, using brute force rather than support. They pressure you into working more hours instead of offering well-deserved promotions or raises. The culture is inclusive but highly competitive, and management isn’t supportive. The hardest part of the job was the isolation and having to teach myself how to manage the store effectively. However, the most enjoyable aspect was the fantastic customers and coworkers, who made the effort and time spent worthwhile.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working here is that you get to leave when your shift is over.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There's no communication with your manager at all. Hours get cut out of the blue with no explanation given for months at a time, leaving you with no way to pay your bills. The break rooms are filthy because they don't even provide cleaning supplies to clean the tables employees eat at. There's no system for employees to voice problems that need to be addressed, because they just don't care.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Basically, as a cashier you are just a body at a register that they simply do not care about. There's no interest in keeping employees happy and retained, because they can just hire new bodies when there's turnover and start the cycle again.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stand at a register and check out customers. On weekends it is non-stop customer after customer from the minute you come in until the minute you leave, with not even a moment of a break.

I've had a number of jobs and while this is not the worst I've ever had, it's in the top 3.  One of the acting managers of seafood shows favoritism towards employees who over-exert themselves and/or work an unreasonable amount of hours.  15 minute breaks are neglected and 30 minute lunch breaks are either delayed or forgotten about entirely.  You will be put on suspension for little to no reason at all.  Your hard work will be ignored if you can't perfectly perform the tasks assigned to you.  Tardiness is ignored.  You will receive poorly explained rules and will be punished for not abiding by them.  Your schedule will be changed, your hours will be cut, and often without prior conversation.

The seafood department is a perfect example of disliked employees being blamed for being understaffed.  It's that simple.  It isn't the first time I've seen it but it's the worst example I've come across in retail.  A dollar raise on an already meager wage did not make my two years of employment here worth it.  Save yourself the stress of losing your temper like I did and don't work here.  

Every day at Jungle Jim's brings brings new excitement and challenges. During my training, I was encouraged to ask questions and think through how I would handle situations as obstacles arise. 
I know that if I have any questions or concerns  I can always bring it to my manager's attention and I will be listened to. 

When I was a new hire, everyone was very welcoming and made me feel right at home in the Jungle family. The hardest part of the job is finding your initial footing. Jungle Jim's can be a very fast paced work environment so there is a small adjustment period as you learn the ropes, but if you take your time, ask questions, and show an interest in learning you will do just fine. 
At the end of the day, the most enjoyable part is getting to interact with my coworkers and the customers that come to the store.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Meat cutter 14 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Front end associate 1 salary reported	$15.50 per hour
Entry level clerk 9 salaries reported	$15.50 per hour
Order picker 9 salaries reported	$17.72 per hour
Assistant store manager 2 salaries reported	$52,500 per year

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