line cook

facilities associate

production associate

prep cook

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Queen Creek Olive Mill

Former employee
I have worked in the marketing department for about eight months with the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Overall I had a pleasant time in my department (this review focuses on the marking department and my experience, I can't speak about other departments in the company). I had an incredible team I got to work alongside and learn from. They made it easy for me to adjust my schedule to complete my schooling and were understanding as regards my time off. The marking department I would rate 4/5 based on that flexibility and the kind of people I work with. I would give the Queen Creek Olive Mill a 3/5 as a company. My experience with everyone has been excellent and pleasant, but the company and how things are run need improvement. Communication between different departments needs to be improved to avoid unnecessary stress and tension between coworkers. Also, I feel the company is very stubborn and stuck in its ways of doing things with the mindset of "this is how it's always been." It would benefit the company to listen to new ideas and voices. Not everyone's voice is heard, whether it's a new idea, a problem, or a solution. It's only left up to the managers and owners of the company. I think this is main issue and why they have issues with things like turnover. I hope this improves otherwise. The current situation will not get better. I honestly want the company to change and grow for the best.

I enjoy being a part of the team working for this unique family owned business. I have been employed with this company for going on 7 years and have had the opportunity to grow and learn in my time here. I started off as a retail associate, became a tour guide, then moved into a supervisor role, then assistant manager, then manager of multiple departments. So there are so many different opportunities to learn and advance your skill set and grow within this company. The owner is very passionate about the products and foods they put out to the guests and that is evident when you get to meet him and his family. Sometimes it is a lot of work, but it is always gratifying work. The impact you have on customers here is when selling them on a bottle of olive oil or a tasty bruschetta is something you can actually see. Meeting guests and seeing them come back with friends and family because they love the environment and the amazing staff is an amazing feeling. 

Not even a whole year. At first, I loved the job, and I worked very hard, especially when the season got extremely busy. I wanted to stay long-term, as I met some of the most amazing coworkers that struggled with the times as I did. I've met some amazing managers which have invested in me and given me great opportunities within the company.

About four months ago, the previous Kitchen Managers left, and they hired on a new manager. He is nice, but cannot solve problems and places them all on others shoulders.
Since then, the owner has gotten more involved with the company, and brought about a lot of negativity and unreasonable expectations that have demoralized the staff. The leadership within HR writes people up without warning, for small things easily corrected with a simple conversation.

If you consider working on the Customer Service side of the business, be prepared for the worst Karens you will ever see. You will work really hard, but unfortunately there is not as much pride in the work as there used to be.

This is a complex company with many different departments so a typical workday is mute. This makes for an exciting environment where it is hard to claim boredom as an affliction. QCOM is a privately owned olive farm that took "knowing your food source" to a new level in the East Valley. I have learned the value of loyalty and becoming active in the community. The importance of 'branding' in the marketplace. Mostly, I learned how to speak in front of a group while remaining true to my identity. I became close with many employees who share the same core ecological values. The most difficult part of this job will be leaving. The most enjoyable part of this position is being involved in a community-based, family-owned farm that is on the cutting edge of the farm-to-table experience.

Good place to work if you’re new to the workforce. With how busy it gets, you learn to become great at multitasking and working quickly since it’s a very fast pace environment. Be prepared to set up, break down, and work events, no matter what department you work in. There is a quick turnover of staff, so this isn’t fit for those who get overwhelmed easily or aren’t a people person; especially since there are a lot of high maintenance and rude customers. Management is alright, it can be tough to speak with some managers since they’re always running around the facility. Pay is minimum wage, and they offer benefits to full time employees only. You get discounts on food and purchases from the marketplace. Major con is only being able to request time off 4 months out of the year.

A typical day at work consisted of 2 employee's or less in the department answering the phones, picking, packing and  processing orders within a certain amount of time due to labor funding.What I learned was how to lead by example. Management was rarely around except for the beginning and end of each shift to make sure everyone was there and left on time. The workplace culture was good for the most part.There was a large employee turnover rate. The hardest part of the job was trying to understand why the department manager was never happy even though myself and the other employees were working straight through the shift every day. The most enjoyable part of the job was the environment it was a very unique place to be at.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I was hired with a list of topics to address how I see fit to fix and improve. After hard effort and long hours I was micro managed at every turn and each item when back to the way it was. I resigned after 8 months.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The owners no trust in his management to do their jobs

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Heavy, employees would rather be surrounded by quests then back at their desks to keep morale up.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy, not enough staff so long hours including management.

I really enjoyed working here at first however, the turnover rate was very high and we always seemed to be understaffed. Which seemed to take a large toll on my managers abilities to stay calm, cool, and professional. Managers would constantly complain about employees to other employees or would just completely overshare personal details of their life. Even going so far as to verbally abusing employees during times we were busy. Not to mention the owner wouldn't respond or acknowledge any of his employees except for the managers anytime he'd visit the store. Overall it's not the worst place to work but you definitely have to have thick skin if you're considering.

busy busy customer service/sales/cashier/merchandiser/shipper/display merchandise/light cleaning.

A small family owned company that is fun to work at.

I will say it is an exciting place with wonderful people that become a team.  

The hardest part of the job is keeping all customers happy which is difficult because it could be, that the customer came to late to join the last tour of the day and they usually get up set  that they drove so far away.  

The most enjoyable part is when customers says this is such a lovely place to come too, and want to bring friends and family back to experience this.

The management here is absolutely the worst .  The owner makes people cry.  If you get hired you will be a new shiny toy for a mth then things get real.  He will swear at you and treat you like you are nothing.  The other part of management likes to throw people under the bus, so beware and never let your guard down.  If you take a job here be prepared to get yelled at on an hourly basis, as they will work you like a dog . Make sure you screen shot this review, so when you get fired you will realize that someone tried to warn you.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Line cook 4 salaries reported	$18.75 per hour
Facilities associate 3 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Production associate 2 salaries reported	$18.50 per hour
Prep cook 3 salaries reported	$16.25 per hour
Pizza cook 3 salaries reported	$20.17 per hour

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