Safeway Employer Reviews

Each day consisted of stocking shelves and running a point of sale system. The staff and clientele were friendly, benefits were decent though the wage was minimal. Scheduling was inconsistent and wage increase was based on time rather than performance.

Safeway has been a enjoyable place to work, with a diverse set of employees and a relaxed atmosphere. There is a mix of staff that has either been with the company for many years, or a ever rotating student population looking for a great part-time job. This job is purely customer service, which can be both the best and worst part of the job.

I was fired after only a month and a half, because I wasn't up to speed. Meanwhile, all the other girls who were hired at the same, and have the same life situation, were given at least 3 more shifts weekly.

Working at Safeway was a wonderful experience. My co-workers were very friendly and accepting and the customers were great to serve. When a business is running smoothly, anyone who enters, leaves feeling good about being a loyal customer to that business. My favorite aspect of working for Safeway, or any business in general, is team spirit!

Was a very good work enviroment and employees were great. worked as a cashier .

brought in as a temp, then moved to projects, then on to permanent which lead to a wonderful new path within Customs, today I hold a designation in customs, and working towards a second designation with in customs.

I have worked there almost two decades now and I have advanced throughout my time invested at Safeway.
I have learned many skills from ordering additional stock - to operating forklifts for store use.
The hardest part of this job would be the lack of hours to complete the daily activities in each department; especially grocery!!!

team oriented atmosphere
all genuine care for each other
I learned customer service skills

Customer Service Front End staff / Cashier, Health and Safety Chair, Sanitation Inspector, Floral Department Clerk, Charity Chair, First Aid Level 1 Attendant completing all Work Safe forms, WHMIS training in the workplace, Food Safe Level 1, CPR Level A, Work Safe B.C. Provincial Health & Safety Training.

A typical day at work was to close the store. I have learned to have patience with the angry customers and how important it is to have a great team environment. Co-workers were great always worked as a team. The hardest part of the job was when we were down employees. The part I enjoyed most was the friendly environment and the team work that came with – more... it. – less

Safeway was a good company to work for, you where busy all the time and you got to do something every day. I learned so much and the people there where fairly nice. The hardest part is waking up so early in the morning but it's worth it when you go home smelling like fresh made bread.

Started as a clerk, and 3 years later a produce manager, 4 yrs after that a asst. manager, 3 yrs after that position, non union store manager (15 yrs). Worked in 8 different cities at the employer's request.

preparing all the sandwiches for the day,getting the salads done.got along good with my supervisor and co-workers

A typical day could include preparing and cutting vegetables, putting stock out on the floor, helping customers and other miscellaneous jobs.
I learned a great deal about different kinds of vegetables and fruits and how to tell if said vegetables and fruits are ripe or over-ripened.
Management was very strict, and did not allow any sort of real responsibility – more... to be given to the 'grunts.'
The co-workers were all old and since Produce department only had one or two people working at once, I never really got to know many of them. The hardest part of the job was probaby answering the questions of certain customers. Some of the questions were just so random and strange it was hard to figure out an answer.
The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to work by myself, have a set of goals and jobs I could pick and choose from (I often worked mornings, so first pick) and then I could cross them off as I go. – less

It is an interesting place to work, lots of fun and enjoyable people and environment. Management foes need to improve a little to create an equal work area

I was the closer, so i had all the late shifts with plenty of Over-time, but even with OT it didn't pay enough for the stress.
Very fast paste and on the spot problem solving, I liked it to a point where you test your limits and learn. I became one of the best customer service employees there and was looking into advancement to management but there – more... was no opening at that time.
hardest part would be dealing with the thieves and terribly stacked truck loads.
best part was seeing and talking to everyone in the community – less

I should have quit this job a long time ago, if you are a student who needs an easy job then Safeway is for you. As the years went by, hours got cut and there was lots of drama between coworkers. If someone were to call in sick, shifts hardly got replaced due to the cutting of hours. I am still here now unfortunately and will be quitting soon. Not the – more... best place to work. – less

good co-workers to work with, management went right from the bookbest part of the job was helping out the coustemers

I was a front end cashier, also a part time shelf stocker. I assisted customers with paying for and packing their groceries and also with putting stock on shelves

My job was a cashier, so I interacted with the customers on a daily basis, and tried to do what I could to make their shopping experience as easy as possible. Ex. point out alternative sale items or let them know of an upcoming sale, pack their groceries the way I would want my own packed.