associate

produce associate

deli associate

to-go specialist

meat carver

Nino-Salvaggio

To start, Nino’s will low-ball you on your hourly wage, even if you have prior experience in customer service. 

This wasn’t too much of a problem though, as I received decent hours due to my ability to do my job well.

The real issue begins around the holidays when you discover that, no matter how long you’ve been there, they don’t recognize holiday pay (time & a half). And yes, they expect you to devote some of your best hours to the store during this period and yes, they offer overtime if you work more than 40 hours in a week, but should you really have to work like a dog in order to receive some kind of incentive at all for being scheduled long, tiresome hours on/around the holidays? 

Let’s talk about the “fast-paced” environment that often defines a regular day at Nino’s. Sure, there are plenty of people who shop here and need assistance, whether it be direct or indirect (counter work or stocking the floor). The frustrating thing is, when the going gets tough, the management gets tougher. I have personally been on a team that’s  swamped with both helping customers directly and having to put out product in a timely manner. 

Management will usually opt out of assisting us, and you would think due to the low-staffing, they would, but they don’t. They just give orders and watch from afar as things go south. And then, they’re so kind as to criticize our productivity..... because some of their jobs are literally to walk around and criticize people’s productivity.

As you can tell, I am a disgruntled employee. I have no problem admitting that, but I would just warn anyone who is interested in applying to this place to look for someplace better. I found another job & put my two weeks notice in today. I just couldn’t stand by and let this place try to do to me what it’s done to employees who have constantly proven themselves to be loyal team members: undervalue them, degrade them, take advantage of them. 

Sadly for some employees, to advance in this company, and to prove themselves worthy of the most basic respect/compensation, they exhibit some of the same unprofessional and antagonistic behavior that the management has made popular, and they, like many close acquaintances and friends I met here, feel under-appreciated. 

I have to add that I love some of the people I met there and it definitely was not an all-bad experience because of them, but this place fell short on a lot of things that would seem to be common sense ways to treat employees.

If you enjoy putting extra time, energy and effort ( In addition to your scheduled time) into running your department just to be told you, "It's not good enough, you should stay to fix your department" this job is perfect for you! You can work your expected 52 hours and put in another 20 hours, leave work feeling personally accomplished and they will ensure to demoralize you on this, by letting you know that your department isn't up to standards. They will also tell you to not have overtime but in the breathe demand you stay to ensure your department runs smooth without you. O, and if your thinking of asking or looking for them to help ensure your staff is on task when you are off, they won't, but what they will do is yell at you the next day instead of confronting your employees at time of event. Got kids? Enjoy family life? So does management with their families, however plan on staying longer while they leave on time, your families will remember your face from photo's. If your boss tells you to execute a display to their liking and their boss doesn't like it, plan on taking the fall for your direct boss, admitting ones mistake will never happen. If you are given an attitude from a superior and you give attitude back plan on them being hypocritical and you recieving more discipline. If you plan on going above and beyond by executing projects that will make them more money, or your process more efficient, do not plan on receiving any gratitude for these tasks. Finally when you are short staffed and turning over more profits with less staff they will push you and your staff even more instead of praising or trying to give reprieve from the  chaos of being short staffed. In the beginning Ninos was an amazing place in my opinion to grow and work, I was striving to become a GM and achieve a higher status after that, however after being a Department Manager my aspirations dissolved by the ways of treatment, disrespect, micro managing and many other factors. 

In one year here I’ve seen this place go through 4 sous chefs, 3 executive chefs, and a countless number of cooks/ associates. 
The employee turnover rate is disastrous and there are several contributing factors. 
Some of the more ridiculous favoritism I’ve ever seen in a food service situation, friends/relatives or spouses of management are more likely to get promoted than anyone for actual hard work. Management is totally disoriented and they don’t keep track of how much food they’re throwing away, giant game of he said she said when it comes to promises about what you’re working towards. I know of 4 previous employees who were outright lied to about a raise they’d never receive and were working hard towards doing everything they could. Management outright lies when confronted about these cases, and even an old general manager has contacted me saying I’m right in all this and it’s one of the reasons he couldn’t work there anymore. Bottom line they will take advantage of you, and keep you on a never ending hamster wheel of trying to push forward. They do not care about you, they’ll keep you at that 12$ an hour and promise you 14$ but it’s a unicorn. 

The last and probably worst thing I want to warn anybody about is the creepy/ touchy feely management at this place. Several men in their 50s who have no problem touching/ hugging/ shoulder rubbing and hovering over young attractive girls. It’s actually sickening and several current and ex employees have told me about how uncomfortable it’s made them. And dealing with that level of honey baby sweetie talk at the cost of integrity just for a promotion is gobsmacking. People who still work here are doing it for a high paycheck but the cost of their soul. If you’re content to be beaten into oblivion, have an infinitely flexible schedule, and cover all the responsibilities of your coworkers and staff who are constantly leaving/ changing, this place is for you!!!

Opened the Bloomfield two store, and people started quitting within 60 days. Within the year I was there, I saw the entire store crew replaced about 5 times. Saw two managers have nervous breakdowns and quit in the middle of the shift. Even saw the general manager quit in the middle of the day. Saw managers loudly curse out employees in front of everyone in the store. They also micromanage staff and are usually very dismissive of your concerns as an employee. Due to people always quitting, not showing up on days when they feel like doing something else, or just not being scheduled to work, you will have to do the work of 4 or more people everyday. While you are doing so, management will add more tasks all day, and complain about what you haven't done, instead of acknowledging all the extra tasks you have done. You will not get any raises even if you get a promotion, just more work. You will have to train an unending supply of new employees, and then your hours will be cut. The owners don't want you to use the customer bathroom which is closest; they want you to walk all the way to the basement to use the employee bathroom, which is clogged  up every week. There is only one toilet, so if it works, it is usually occupied when you need it most. They promise you unpaid vacation time after 6 months, as long as you get it approved by manager ahead of time. Surprise, the managers will try to never approve it.  There's more but you get the picture. Maybe it's a fine part-time job for a teen who doesn't really care about it and doesn't really need the money. 

Ninos began as a nice place to work but within months it became obvious that favoritism and prejudices were present.  There is no advancement and the job you are hired for tends to be the job you stay at and will remain at until you leave,  Management is horrible.  Although the General Managers are excellent, the people put in place to oversee the employees are below standards.  They play favorites and tend to belittle and disrespect the employees they don't relate to or cannot push around.  
The gossip factor  is also out of control.  Incidents and situational occurrences almost always favor the employee who is in the "in" group.  It's very hurtful and demeaning when only one side of a story is heard and believed and once it occurs it automatically is pinned on that worker...very hurtful and wrong. 
However, the job is good as a side-liner for a college student or someone who wants a couple of days (to add to their full-time jobs elsewhere)just stay away from the gossip and do your best to laugh off the hurtful treatment you will receive.  
Also, don't expect generous raises (if any).  The managers have a way of keeping certain workers from advancing in that way too.  They will use anything from "you need to pick up the pace" to "you're not blending in" as excuses.  It's a tough place to work unless you have broad shoulders and can handle inappropriate language and treatment.  I wouldn't recommend the job to anyone other than for a short-termed stepping stone (college student) or for a part-time temp job...very temp, that is.

I worked in nearly every department of the store at some point, including grocery, dairy, produce, and produce prep. I was usually in charge of stocking shelves, taking deliveries, and discarding bad or spoiled merchandise. I was also frequently responsible for assisting customers who had questions about a specific item or the layout of the store.

I learned good team skills while employed here, as it was imperative to work with the associate scheduled with you to get everything you needed to get done done on time. I also learned a great deal about how a grocery store is run. The management was very friendly and cooperative, and they often looked for chances to reward associates for their hard work by increasing their pay or promoting them. My co-workers were excellent people, and one of them is still one of my closest friends.

The hardest part of the job was when a holiday came around and items were being purchased faster than I could stock the shelves, or when I was shifted to a new department and had to learn the job as if I had just been hired. The most enjoyable part of the job was how professional it felt, along with having great coworkers.

ZERO work/life balance, don't let them fool you with that sales pitch.  No breaks since work load is always more than can be accomplished in a day...expect to work 10-12 hour days 6 days a week at a dead run just to keep up, not get ahead (don't even expect a life around the holidays).  Always expect to get yelled at for too much overtime in one breath, while getting yelled at for not enough work getting done in another breath.  There is ZERO appreciation for hard work - it's never about the 99 things you accomplished in a day, it's always about the 1 thing you didn't have time to get to.  The Department manager's office is the narrative for the work culture there - a whole lot of anger with frequent insults directed toward upper management, their bad attitudes and their disorganization, much of it well deserved.  So much negativity trickling down from the top of the hierarchy - "Stuff (a different s-word) rolls downhill" was the most popular quote from the manager's office. 
 Then after putting your heart and soul into your job, you still will NOT have job security.  I've seen good, honest hard-workers get let go over political reasons and favoritism.  Stay away if you value your soul.

I have been working for the company for 15 years. I started working as a bagger and advanced quickly through the years. I would get second part time job and would end up leaving them due to the fact that the standards and quality of the different company's would not match what Ninos offers. There is always room to grow and advance with this company.Nino's is a great place for a first time job or somewhere to get your foot in the door and start a career. They do recognize good employees and love to promote associates within the company who show great customer service skills, an eagerness to learn, and are willing to help in any way to watch the company grow and be successful. Retail is not an easy industry to work in but coming into Ninos is always a different adventure everyday. Different customers can make your day especially the regulars who will recognize you by name. Coworkers become your family and everyone helps each other because we all want to see the company and each other succeed.

A typical work day involves friendly atmosphere ringing customers up assuring they found everything they were looking for. Then receiving the correct amount of payment to put inside the till. I have learned how to deal with the public in a professional manner. Management isn't the best, nor the worst. But they're definitely not open to suggestions, it's my way or the highway.The hardest part of the job is dealing with arrogant managers who can say whatever they want to you like you're not a human being. I enjoy working with frequent customers seeing their jolly faces every time they stop by. I have developed a love for my co-workers as family and hate when they leave for another job opportunity but I understand.

Depending on the department, you can advance. A lot has to do with your work ethic and who you have for a floor manager. I was lucky and got to work with some really great people. The employee discount program was not the best, you got 10% of certain purchases put into your account towards your next purchase - you can only redeem or accumulate in a single transaction. If you're a good employee, they will normally work with you through things, which is something to be valued. ***heads up on Gourmet to Go, it is THE most stressful department due to being ran unlike the others, with "too many cooks in the kitchen" to be precise. Not sure about now, but feel like it probably is the same. Wasn't my department, thankfully.

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