CASHIER (Former Employee), Winnipeg, MB – October 2, 2012
Pros: friendly co-worker
Cons: horrible management
I was let go because I have a mental disability in which they knew about upon hire. I do believe that's discrimination and would never consider working there again and would not recommend it to anybody
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk (Current Employee), Fort Frances ON – September 17, 2012
The managerial staff at Safeway is very motivated in making the customers happy and creating an environment that is enjoyable for everyone. With understanding supervisors, we are able to take time off that is needed and can have a good working relationship.
A typical day at work for me is assisting customers when they arrive at the till. I scan through – more... and bag items and put it in the customers cart. I enjoy being able to have friendly and casual conversations with the customers making them want to come back.
At safeway we call every customer by name so they can feel as though this is truely a friendly neighbourly place. – less
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk (Current Employee), Fort Frances ON – September 17, 2012
The managerial staff at Safeway is very motivated in making the customers happy and creating an environment that is enjoyable for everyone. With understanding supervisors, we are able to take time off that is needed and can have a good working relationship.
A typical day at work for me is assisting customers when they arrive at the till. I scan through – more... and bag items and put it in the customers cart. I enjoy being able to have friendly and casual conversations with the customers making them want to come back.
At safeway we call every customer by name so they can feel as though this is truely a friendly neighbourly place. – less
The working condition were good, just not enough hours
courtesy clerk (Former Employee), Winnipeg, MB – September 15, 2012
Pros: shirt and apron were supplied by safeway, friendly co-workers
Cons: no benefits
Did not receive a lot of training,often more than one person directing me, which was confusing.I didnt mind the job, but there was very few hours availabe,
Cashier/Sales Associate (Former Employee), Edmonton, AB – September 13, 2012
Pros: we get 10% off all safeway grocery products.
Cons: they decreased my hours by a lot, they ended up giving me none at all.
I learned how to run the cashier, and handle money. I became friends with my employees. I enjoyed meeting new people who came thru my till, and told me about there day. I had awesome co-workers, they were nice and fun to talk to.
First job in Alberta, worked as a supervisor for Distribution Centre
Warehouse Supervisor (Former Employee), Edmonton, AB – September 12, 2012
Pros: employee discounts on stores
Cons: cold work environment in frozen food and produce
Worked during only day shift but rotated around the different warehouses (grocery, produce, dairy, etc...) Learned lots on how to do proper food handling according to the CFIA Got along very well with my colleagues and managers The hardest was working in the produce or frozen food warehouses, very cold to spend 8 hrs straight No night shifts and discounts – more... on stores. – less
General Clerk (Former Employee), Wetaskiwin, AB – September 9, 2012
Pros: shift differential
Cons: adjusting sleep schedule to night time hours.
Stocked products in the store and made the work place look tidy before opening hours. I learned where products were in the grocery store. Management rarely communicated with me on night staff, but communicated with my supervisor. The hardest part was adjusting to night time hours. Most enjoyable part was working with the crew who made the job an enjoyable – more... experience. – less
Cashier (Current Employee), Edmonton, AB – August 23, 2012
We start doing scanning costumer's groceries after greetings and bag them in very friendly manner. We offer carry out service if they want some help and finally thank them by their last name. Mostly Safeway costumers are very friendly which we talk a lot during our cashing process. We inspire them for donation for different events too. Management of – more... Safeway is very helpful which inform any thing happening in the store to all of the workers in morning time and coworkers are also very helpful to each other. The hardest part of the job is to get sufficient hours to make money for the survival but you achieve it when you show your good performance which is the enjoyable part. – less
Cashier (Former Employee), winnipeg MB – August 21, 2012
Pros: coffee fund holds occaisonal employee appreciation events
Cons: gossip
A typical day at work is processing orders for client's throughout Manitoba who recieve home care equipment such as beds, suction machines ect...It is a very fast pace job that keeps me on the go which I enjoy because I get bored easily. I like to be on the go, I like to help people at work so that things run smoother and I enjoy playing my part as – more... customer service to serve to public and help them with thier needs. I love my Managers they have helped me in so many ways personally and in regards to the workplace. I have been employed with the same agency for four years and it has helped shape me into the person I am today. – less
Deli Clerk (Former Employee), Victoria, BC – August 20, 2012
Pros: working with great people, and with food
typical day of work, show up to work and clock in. and then head to the deli to start my shift. i learned how to make a lot of different things and work at different stations behind the deli counter, also in kitchen. management was pretty good. co-workers were great to work with, taught me what i needed to know when i was training. hardest part of the – more... job? dont think i had any problems there. i like to work with cook, and enjoy cooking... so the job was enjoyable. – less
Bakery and deli (Former Employee), Winnipeg, MB – July 24, 2012
very fast pace work,,,always something to do,,, Management was on task at all times,, co-workers were fun and always generous,, The hardest part was dealing with costumers that were rude,, my most enjoyable part was,how fast the time went by..
A great place to work and build your self confidence.
Cashier/Customer Service (Former Employee), Courtenay, BC – July 20, 2012
Safeway is a great place to build ur confidence and grow. They are great team players and don't make you feel like your are beneath anyone.
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Deli Associate (Current Employee), Vermilion Rd.,Winnipeg, MB – July 20, 2012
Pros: can change availability every two weeks
Cons: few hours ( part time job)
I learned interacting with people of different cultures. I learned about different kinds of hams, meat and cheese and how to use, disassemble and sanitize a heavy duty slicing machine. The hardest part of the job is when you do the night closing on Saturday where you have to clean everything including the counters, but it is challenging and fun.
The only con of the job was the low wages. I really enjoyed every other aspect. I got along well with customers and staff. I moved up the ladder fairly quickly and was basically managing the service clerks for the whole store.
assistant's manager (Current Employee), Canmore, AB – July 9, 2012
I've been working with Canada safe way over 5 years I have always enjoyed my employment,by means of hard working and true commitment I have had greatly contributed to improvement of the store management and customer satisfaction,work with team ,able to follow direction,how set up and operate ,work with equipment, excellent co-workers,good management,when – more... safe way, customer and management satisfies the most enjoyable part of my job – less
