deli associate

clerk

kitchen team member

bakery clerk

cashier

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I’ve created many relationships with my coworkers here. The best part of the job is my coworkers. And with hard work there is plenty of room for you to move up and be promoted. But half the time you will be doing the said job for months without getting the recognition, job title or pay. You usually have to fight tooth and nail for even a dollar raise. Often higher ups will just veto the raise without knowing you or meeting you in person. We’re you already getting paid a dollar over minimum wage? Don’t expect a raise when minimum wage goes up. Don’t expect a raise automatically after one year, honestly don’t expect a raise unless you approach someone. Also if you are young in a good position negotiating your pay, you will probably get taken advantage of because you are young. Which is a shame because if this company treats they’re hardworking employees the right way they can have a loyal employee for the rest of their career. Don’t work here if you intend on relaxing for the holidays. Of course that is not the company’s fault it is the nature of the industry. Holidays are rewarding, you get to work a lot of hours, still the company doesn’t care if you get worked like a dog and work 12+ hour shifts. However good luck if you work there even after the holidays. This is when payroll needs to be cut. Don’t dare to work .25 of an hour over your shift. It is not the gm’s fault, it’s the higher ups. But management is forced to hound employees about hours. It is awful and stressful, constantly hearing that they need to cut X amount of hours from the schedule. You really feel like just a number of hours in the eyes of management, not humans. But if you’re a salary manager (not hourly) you can stay as long as you want! Because you will be working for free, so the company doesn’t mind. Even with departments understaffed, they still stick to these hour cuts and leave the department managers scrambling and forced to work inhumane hours. Also good luck finding out anything about your pay, vacation, sick time, benefits, etc.; there is no HR department. It is a mess. For months there have been HR managers brought into the company and runoff (probably due to the owners lack of respect for them). There used to be orientation for employees but since the lack of HR that has since been a thing of the past. When a new employee starts they’re usually thrown right into the pit honestly. Also if your applying for one specific department be prepared to be thrown into a new department if they are short staffed. But hey at least you will be cross trained. Like I said payroll cuts, hence the understaffing. A lot of these issues are not coming from the in store managers (although they don’t help). The problem lies within the higher ups. The directors and supervisors that just point their finger at someone else. The higher ups who are more concerned with standards, writing pointless emails, and overworking their managers. The higher ups who can’t remember the last time they were in a store for a full day and observed the daily operations. There is zero recognition for working 15, 16 hour shifts to get the job done. There is zero recognition in dedicating a portion of your life to your job here. If you are a kid in high school looking for a part time job this place is perfect for you. Work there for a few months then LEAVE. If you are a seasoned professional with talent and dedication looking for a full time job? This place is probably undeserving of you. Overall the pay of the job is not worth the stress of the job. 


I have worked with a few other companies in the past and so far, uncle giuseppes is my favorite and the one i am sticking with... until i get a real job.  Everybody should get a part time cashier job at least for a summer or two just to understand customer service.  Whether intentionally or not, this job has given me the experience and the skills to actually be a good person.  I am a good well behaived customer, I make sure i am prepared and polite in stores and at checkouts, and even on phone support i am usually pretty good at getting my way because now i can relate and empathize with them.  Something that only customer service jobs can give you, and if you are looking for a job like that, this is the place.  Pay isn't the best, it is busy at times, customers are rude once in a while, but overall, it is a good experience.  Before the pandemic through now, my coworkers across all the departments have been very kind and nice to me allowing me to build lasting relationships and make new friends, especially within my department.  For the most part, the front-end is like a big family.  Management is also a joy.  If you can deal with tough love and grunt work, you will easily win them over, especially if you are willing to stay late.  I have never been disrespected by management or coworkers here, i have learned interpersonal communication skills, and I fully believe that the people i work with, the environment i work in, the management, the experience, and the hard work have all made me a better person. (Just comply with their mandatory 2 week notice if you need a day off.)

The last day of my job there  was one of the happiest moments of my life. I felt a huge relief to leave that place behind. I felt that my hard work there was not valued at all. It was a stressful environment, especially with dealing with the voluminous amount of cranky customers.

For months, I had been working long hours, doing tasks that were not part of my role, and dealing with rude and demanding clients. I had no support from my manager, who was always too busy to give me any feedback or recognition. I felt like I was invisible, except when something went wrong. Then I would get blamed for everything, even if it was not my fault.

I was exhausted, frustrated, and unhappy. I started to lose interest in my work, and in my life. I felt like I was trapped in a dead-end job, with no prospects of growth or development. I knew I deserved better, but I was afraid to leave. I was afraid of losing my income, my security, and my identity.

But then, something changed. I realized that I had the power to change my situation. I realized that I had skills, talents, and passions that were not being utilized or valued in my current job. I realized that I had options, and that I could pursue them. I realized that I had to take action, and that I had to do it soon.

I learned a lot from that experience. It showed me what I wanted, and what I didn't want, in a job. It showed me how to respect myself, and how to stand up for myself. It showed me to never settle for less than I deserve.

Worked here for a few weeks before calling it quits. Worked as a grocery clerk and got along with my co-workers, that was fine, but management was the biggest pain in the neck as they expected you to be a perfectionist. I remember working with a stomach bug so I wasn’t all the way there in terms of productivity and they held it against me, even though I had literally called the store beforehand to inform them I was sick which they took no issue with. Everyone in the higher ups just gave this impression that they didn’t want to be there which of course meant a lot of rudeness, sarcasm, and overall just a sense of that feeling from management, the one that’s like “I don’t want to be here so I’m gonna be disrespectful to everyone below me”.
The dress code is also ridiculous. I was put on carts which normally I wouldn’t have a problem with, I’ve done carts before at other jobs, and even though the weather was horrendously humid and hot, I was still expected to come in with heavy black jeans and a long sleeve white shirt to work the cart shift. I wasn’t even allowed to wear sneakers, I had to wear those heavy no slip shoes. 
Aside from the discount I received for groceries, which was admittedly a really good one, I wouldn’t recommend. Maybe other locations are better but this one is tragically terrible.

This is a very entry based position that will allow you to gain some skills/knowledge working as an Asset Protection Investigator. The company itself has a lot of interesting people that you can meet and learn from. The department itself (Asset Protection) is fairly new to the company and needs a lot more growth before becoming a traditional Loss Prevention Department. I would say this position itself is not anything close to Asset Protection in any way but is more of Loss Prevention. Pay is okay if you have the qualifications to meet their “standards” but do not expect anything higher than $25/hr. The department itself is overseen by management who could definitely use more direction on how this department should be operated. The position itself will make you drained at times as you are more of a customer service oriented role rather than actually doing much of “asset protection”. You will be visibly seen by everyone and all customers will know what your purpose is during your time in each store location. Not your traditional Loss Prevention/Asset Protection Role by any means but if you are willing to be very customer service focused and put your best face on for everyone.. this would be the place for you.

One of the most pressing issues is the internal work environment. There is a noticeable lack of cohesion, with many departments struggling to collaborate effectively. This friction often leads to an atmosphere of general hostility, making day-to-day communication much more difficult than it needs to be.
The management style also presents difficulties. There seems to be a disconnect between the executive leadership and the daily realities of the staff. Specifically within the accounting department. The leadership's focus appears to be elsewhere, which filters down to the team's dynamics and makes professional mentorship opportunities nearly non-existent.
Lastly, the employee benefits package is a significant point of concern. The number of holidays & PTO days given are below average and  health insurance options are both expensive and do not provide comprehensive coverage, which is a source of stress for many employees.
Overall, I feel there is a prevailing sentiment that the company's priorities do not fully align with the well-being and professional development of its employees.

The supermarket looks much better when you're a customer. When you work there, you realize how much trash there is that you can't see. The place is pretty gross in some areas. I wasn't treated fairly at the job. I applied to be a cashier and they made me do carts, take out the trash, clean the bathrooms (which are really poor even for the customers), mop the floors, and clean the back (which is an absolute mess). Honestly, don't work here if you're not 18 yet because this is all you're good for apparently. When I said I was leaving the job, the manager gave me an attitude, saying that "I wasn't owning up to what I had applied for". She meant that I was leaving too soon. I had only worked there for maybe 2 months but I just couldn't take it anymore. I've had other jobs work out so much better. This one was a total miss. But this was back in 2016. So maybe, things have changed three years later. However, from my experience, this supermarket is probably a better place to shop rather than work.

I found that the hardworking team is overshadowed by leadership that prioritizes the bottom line over employee well‑being. Decisions and communication style give the impression that supporting staff is not a priority-which affects morale. Poor communication, broken promises from executives, minimal support for staff, and costly, weak benefits create a stressful environment that undermines the dedication of the people who keep the company running. 

Despite our efforts to keep things running smoothly and provide great service, it often feels like that hard work goes unnoticed.  

Handling heavy workloads with minimal pay, and yet recognition is rare. Growth opportunities are limited, and even when we go the extra mile, it doesn't always translate into career advancement. Scheduling can also be frustrating—getting time off isn’t always easy, and the fast-paced environment can be overwhelming, especially with rushed training and inconsistent managerial support.  

On top of that, some managers are not entirely fair when it comes to rewarding employees. The recognition and incentives seem to favor a specific group of people, rather than being based on merit and dedication. This creates a frustrating and demotivating environment for those of us who consistently put in the effort but don't receive the same level of appreciation.

If you want this job, just make sure you’re aware that sometimes they will ask you to do things that aren’t your job when they’re busy and need help because they’re short staffed. So if you’re cool with the occasional “hey can you do this” almost every other day and not getting any recognition or thankfulness from your managers, then go for it. 
Unfortunately this is a place where they just throw you into it and don’t introduce you to anyone so you don’t know who your managers or who hr are, you just kinda find out down the line..took me about 3 months. 
Overall, the people on the floor are great and friendly but the management walk around with a displeased face all day and don’t seem very approachable, ever. If you want a job that will recognize you for your hard work and efforts or want to feel like you’re accomplishing something throughout the day, this isn’t the place for you. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Deli associate 169 salaries reported	$17.70 per hour
Clerk 144 salaries reported	$17.62 per hour
Kitchen team member 109 salaries reported	$17.96 per hour
Bakery clerk 104 salaries reported	$17.91 per hour
Cashier 77 salaries reported	$17.49 per hour

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