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Q&A With Kroger Employees
At Kroger, we’re so much more than a grocery store. We’re a friendly team working together to feed families and communities every day. Whether you are looking for a part-time job or long-term career, we can offer you more.
How employees describe working at Kroger
Uncomfortable working schedules I worked with no breaks and when I seldom had lunch would be asked to take no longer than 10 minutes.
Review from Product Dept
my overall experience has been okay but there are a few kinks to work out
Review from Sales Dept
The only thought on my mind when I walk in the door is "What time do I leave?" And my most common thought throughout the day is "I'm tires and I want to go home."
Communication and appreciating the employees
Review from Customer Support Dept
I’ve worked at Krogers in Illinois and this one in Tx is very laid back noway would you catch standing around like we do here inTx. The front lane managers are much younger don’t think they care compared to the ones I had back home. Just different
Review from Operations Dept
What it's like to work at Kroger
- Kroger employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Kroger report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Kroger have 0 meetings
- 74% of Kroger employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Kroger employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 43% of Kroger employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Kroger employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 55% of Kroger employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Kroger Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 122
How are the benefits at Kroger for employees in Sales?
Good insurance
Benefits are good, but pay is not good
Great. We have blue cross blue shield.
How helpful was your Operations team when you were first hired at Kroger?
Average
Been to long
A little helpful. In some aspects, they just throw you into the deep end.
What Sales department questions did Kroger ask during your job interview?
What is the least amount of hours are you willing to accept
Can you work weekends??
Well I was 16 when I first started Kroger. My basic questions were about the scheduling and the pay. I wanted to make sure my schedule didn’t interfere with my schooling. As I moved up in the company and got promoted I asked questions regarding my seniority and if there was a chance of me being relocated to another location
How does Kroger make decisions around promotions?
You have to be a member of the good ole boys club to get anywhere in this division
How long you’ve been with the company, past experience, availability, and your on job performance
Skill
What kind of people does Kroger like to hire?
"Yes" men/women, dummies, go-alongs, ethically-challenged, rump smoochers, and those who are willing to abandon critical thinking and intelligence. If you're good with evil, you'll fit right in.
Desperate. I've seen people hired quickly through our job fair. Then let go 3 weeks later when the background check comes in. If you have a record and didn't say anything during hiring phase seem to be a auto fail. If reported most can be worked with or around. But that is the discretion of the management. That mostly look at availability and need of workers. If they are desperate they will work with just about anyone. There is a 2 month probation after hire. Where they can let you got for any reason and not have to explain it to the union.
What is the dress code at Kroger?
Casual dress
clothes
What skills do you need to be successful in the Sales department at Kroger?
Experience , and mostly common sense. One doesn't need a college degree to be successful
More space in the backroom and management thats experienced, not the email reading rejects we get
How are layoffs handled in the Operations department at Kroger?
I'm not sure never heard anyone getting layoff
Hardly ever a lay off
How innovative is Kroger?
Retail, very! Manufacturing, middle of the road.
Not very
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Kroger?
What would you do in case of a robbery
none of them were hard
What are the team outings like at Kroger?
havent been on one yet
What are those?
How's the leadership on the Customer Support team at Kroger?
Very friendly and supportive
They know their stuff
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Kroger?
The Customers are very positive most of the time. The Management however is very very negative.
Inclusion & Respect for each other and the opportunity to share ideas and have a voice. Positive leaders that encourage our best work.
What are some of the best things about your team at Kroger?
They're genuinely great to be around.
We encourage idea sharing and communication with everyone. Asking questions, especially the why's, helps us to understand each other better
What is the daily attire at Kroger?
My store is suppose to have aprons on, but it really only matters for the people that cook or butcher. Produce too. I just wear jeans and a Tshirt.
What is Kroger's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Support animals only, not that people haven't just had their pets with them before.
How can I get hired at Kroger as a recent grad?
16 or hire show up on a walk-in welcome day. Different location different times. Show up clean. And ready with two forms of id. Be ready to answer questions.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Kroger?
Be dependable, honest, friendly, do your work, and have a good attitude
How often do promotions happen at Kroger?
It depends on how you work
How are the dental insurance options at Kroger?
Good benefits
What kind of activities do employees at Kroger participate in outside of work?
Hiking
What perk or benefit should Kroger have?
More than a 10% discount
How are the career growth opportunities on the Sales team at Kroger?
Almost non-existent
What's the internship program like at Kroger?
Fantastic
How does Kroger measure success and growth in the Operations department?
I think they have three ways to measure: the freshness levels, feedback from customers, and sales.
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Should I work at Kroger?
23% of Kroger employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 15% are neutral and 62% would not recommend working at Kroger to their friends.
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passive |
| 62% | Detractors |
