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The Management was the worst. I worked here for almost two years, and unfortunately my experience with management became increasingly disappointing.

One of the biggest issues was the lack of communication and consistency. Over time, my hours were reduced despite expanding my availability. When I asked for clarification about my schedule or any concerns regarding my performance, I received vague responses and little to no follow-up. Employees can't improve when management refuses to provide clear feedback after being asked for it.

I also felt there was clear favoritism in the workplace. Certain employees seemed to be given more opportunities, hours, and leniency than others, while concerns from other workers were often ignored. Whether intentional or not, it created an environment that felt unfair and discouraging.

Another issue was the working conditions. The store would often become extremely hot, and many employees expressed concerns about having to work in those temperatures for long periods. It was frustrating to watch products be affected by the heat while employee concerns seemed to go unaddressed. As someone who worked there regularly, it often felt like worker comfort and concerns were not a priority.

What was most disappointing was that after nearly two years of loyalty, hard work, and dedication to customers, I felt completely unheard. After asking for transparency regarding my schedule and performance, I was terminated rather than given a clear explanation.

I genuinely enjoyed many of my coworkers and customers, but management's lack of communication, perceived favoritism, and disregard for employee concerns made this a disappointing place to work.


Robeks is a great place for students to work at. It is also good a place to start if you have never worked before. It's fairly easy, there's not much to making smoothies. The process is straightforward, and all of the drink recipes are listed on charts.

It can be fast-paced at times, but it can also be rather enjoyable. Customers love it when you can educate them on the nutritional benefits of certain drinks or supplements that could be added to them. There's a convenient handbook that lists all of the benefits, vitamins, and nutrients that certain ingredients or products contain.

It's one of the few jobs where you have the opportunity to be social and meet people. The job isn't so demanding that you don't have time to chat with your coworkers or customers while working unless it's a particularly busy day or a location that is busy on a regular basis.

The hardest part of the job would have to be keeping up with orders if it's a busy day. It can get pretty fast-paced at times and some customers may expect their orders to be ready within a few minutes or less. There is also the chance of dealing with unpleasant customers from time to time, but that's not too uncommon in the foodservice industry. Hungry people aren't always the nicest people.

Working as a manager can be a little bit more demanding but you have the opportunity to work full time or some overtime. It's a great place for managerial experience, especially in the foodservice industry. It's also great for those who have never had managerial experience before. You'll learn a lot of the basics, such as inventory management, employee scheduling, monitoring income as well as hiring and training new employees, among other things.

This job taught me life lessons in responsibility and in dealing with others. I worked alone for the most part, working with a co-worker during peak hours. I would open and close the store alone when I worked- this included the responsibility of locking up and setting up the security alone. I would take the customers orders and then proceed to make each order in a timely manner. I took out the trash and would sweep and mop the floors as well as clean the bathroom and restock items when necessary and handled deliveries occasionally.  Management was unorganized. My co-workers and I interacted fairly and politely as we all acknowledged the professional environment of the workplace. The hardest part of the job was adjusting when I began working there in having so much to do and remember to do while alone because this was a large amount of responsibility which I found to be character building in that it helped me become a more responsible, mature person. The most enjoyable part of the job was interacting with customers: polite and impolite alike, as this was an interactive educational experience in how to interact effectively with others: a skill which will serve me well in achieving professional and personal success.

I'd begin the day at 8:00 am and had 30 minutes to get every machine running, open the cash register, and set up all the fruits and vegetables. I'd keep my eye on the shelves to make sure they were filled and was always finding something to do, be it wiping counters, washing blenders, or rotating fruit. It wouldn't get busy until lunch, when I was joined by about 3 co-workers who'd share the never ending line with me for the next 3 hours. Things would get hectic and communication was vital. We were constantly on the move but it was such fun working with everyone. We had a few company dinners and all the employees became good friends. I'm the kind of person that always strives for better, so 6 months into the job I spoke to my manager, Frank, about become a shift leader. I was promoted a month later and acquired new responsibilities such as taking the night shift and closing the cash register. The hardest part of the day was breaking down the machines and washing each pieces, then putting them back together again for the morning. The most enjoyable part of the job was customer service. It was a delight to see so many smiling faces and speak to so many different people throughout the day. We had our "regulars," memorized their drinks, and it make the store feel like a home.

the job itself is incredibly boring. you make the same smoothies over and over again and do tons of dishes. We also have cleaning tasks for each shift which usually get put on the shift manager. your coworkers are what make the job bearable so if you get stuck with the not so great ones then your shift is going to be miserable. lots of stuck-up pretentious girls but most people quit right away so you might not be stuck with them long. My coworkers are incredibly flakey and make me stay for extra hours or work by myself in a rush. Everyone quits so we are always understaffed. day shift workers are overworked and never have enough coverage. pay is minimum wage and you get a tiny raise to be a shift manager which the manager won't give unless you fight and beg for it. all shift managers are supposed to be certified level one food handlers and yet none are. we also do not get breaks. the company itself says we should, its in our employee handbook, but the manager decided to not let us. child labor laws are not followed. The upside of the job is that we get a free smoothie when we work and a discount when we arent working. Its not super busy in the dead of winter for the most part so the job is bearable then but in the summer it is so insanely busy you will be running and stressed out of your mind.

Robeks is the type of place that you have to be happy to work at. The product is positive because it promotes health. Customers come in sometimes having a bad day but leave with a smile and it makes the enviroment enjoyable to work in just knowing you changed someones mood for the better. A typical day consisted of a lot of work with supervising the staff, constantly cleaning, ensuring products are in good condition, that fruit is fresh and fully stocked, and of course assisting the customers quickly and efficiently. It is very fast paced and almost never ending during the summer months. The hardest part was keeping things running smoothly with the owners financial irresponsibility and lack of involvement. Necessary things had to be neglected because of the owners refusal to keep a good relationship or accounts in good standing with vendors and contractors. The opportunity for advancement is also difficult and many good employees cannot move up within the business which is sad because good workers are hard to find. The best part of the job was serving a good product and working with people who believed in team work. The worst part was already mentioned regarding the franchise owner as well as no benefits offered not even for management.

A typical day would be cleaning, making sure customers leave completely satisfied, leading other employees, managing, teamwork, dealing with the money and register, talking with and caring about the customers, organizing, solving problems, making sure all my specific tasks are done before my shift is over.
I have learned to be more of a leader, handling and satisfying all kinds of customers, to know the most you can about your job so you can help others most effectively, also experience with coworker and supervisor communication, and how to work under any kind of pressure.
Management is good. They are organized and treat us all very respectively. I am a part of management and I really enjoy working in the position and helping to keep the store running well.
Co-workers were great! I love working with all the people there. They are efficient team workers and take orders fairly well. I have made good friends there. We are like a family.
The hardest part of job would be the inconsistent hours and not enough hours.
The most enjoyable part of the job would be the great customers, great coworkers, and great boss. Plus, we get to eat healthy food either free or discounted.

Robeks Juice was a fun job. A typical day for me would include opening the store at 6:45 am. I'd set up the displays, start up the computers, assign the registers to my name, take inventory, make any orders that needed to be made, put away deliveries, take care of customers, answer the phone, and eventually lead the shift as co-workers began to show up after a few hours of working by myself. I'd divide up the tips and re-assign the drawer before I left. If I was closing I would be responsible for the clean-up of the entire store, preparing for the next day, counting the drawer at the end of the night, dismissing co-workers, and then locking up. I learned a lot about planning and time management, working both in a group and on my own, dealing with different types of people, and patience. I can't recall a specifically hard part of the job. There was no problem that I was not able to work with accordingly and move on from. The most enjoyable part of the job was always being on my feet in a busy, healthy, and generally friendly environment. I enjoyed the unpredictability of waves of busy-ness. It's always nice to be occupied. I also enjoy getting an early, productive start to the day.

Management is usually not there but feel they can judge your work ethic based on what little they see. They show up a couple of days a week, and it has been EXTREMELY slow as of late, leaving very little for us employees to actually do. But despite having nothing to do management still expects you to rush as much as possible to do anything, and if you don’t rush enough they cut more than half your hours as an incentive to rush through your non-existent work more. They also will switch up your schedule the day before you go into work. Example, I went to work Monday my schedule also had me for wed, Thur, fri, and Sunday. By the end of Monday, they removed my tues shift. By Tuesday they removed my Wednesday and Thursday shift. When I woke up on Wednesday they also removed my Friday shift. This happens often, as in a bi-weekly basis minimum. They told me it was incentive to “move faster”

Robeks Juice is a constantly energetic and innovative business. Throughout the two and a half years I have been working for Robeks Juice I have learned many beneficial skills including produce inventory management, cleanliness of the store inside and out, managing employee's shifts, quality customer service, and training employee's as well as being an adviser to other team members. One of the best things about my location is the diversity of the employee's that work there; because there is so much culture in such of a small business we get astonishing new ideas to make our workplace more efficient and productive. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting to create new smoothies with corporate supervisors when they come in seasonally. Working for Robeks Juice has given me many  valuable skills for later on in my career path.

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