Sobeys Employer Reviews

I liked it there but I left there to attend school. In order to obtain a student loan I couldn't keep working there.

I enjoyed my time and learned a lot.
However constant restructuring lead to many people leaving or losing their jobs.
uncertain leadership caused an unstable environment for many.

good place to work but not enough hours, i like working with the public this is why i took the job as well as i was told i would get 36 plus hours a week, and now only getting 26 to 28

I rang in groceries or customers. SOme days were busy othere not so much, depending on day

Typically, my work days consisted of weekend hours which would begin at 5 or 6 a.m. and finish around 2 or 3 p.m. I would prepare the "ready made" fruit and veggie containers, along with the pre-made salads, amoungst other things. I learned an incredible amount about myself, time managment, working with others and responsibility. My manager was fantastic – more... and respectful. He was understanding with schedule mishaps and sick days and his presence enhanced the atmosphere. My co-workers were efficient and pleasant to work with, however I feel I took on a little bit more responsiblity in regard to the work load etc. The hardest part of the job was the stress which accompanied it, however through this job I have learned how to manage stress and take breaks when needed. The most enjoyable part of the job for me was the people who I worked with. I looked forward to the weekends when I would be able to work with them again. – less

Well, the routine is pretty basic, Punch in, check to see what cash you are on and go to that cash turn on your light and punch in the computer and then wait for people to show up at your cash with their groceries.

I learned that if a bar code refuses to scan than typing it in will let the item ring in. This is also the hardest part of the job.

The – more... most enjoyable part of being a cashier is seeing all the smiles on peoples faces and talking to them. – less

this place was a very un profesonal place to work it was un stable and abuse from managers to employees

A typical day is ringing through customer's orders, as well as promoting current promotions and our points cards, credit cards and bank accounts available through Sobeys. I have never worked in grocery before so everything is fairly new except for providing good customer service. I really like my co-workers and my management. The hardest part of my – more... job is that because I am only part time, I do not have very many shifts. The most enjoyable part of my job is talking to all the customers as I am ringing them through.78 – less

A typical day is ringing through customer's orders, as well as promoting current promotions and our points cards, credit cards and bank accounts available through Sobeys. I have never worked in grocery before so everything is fairly new except for providing good customer service. I really like my co-workers and my management. The hardest part of my – more... job is that because I am only part time, I do not have very many shifts. The most enjoyable part of my job is talking to all the customers as I am ringing them through.78 – less

A typical day is ringing through customer's orders, as well as promoting current promotions and our points cards, credit cards and bank accounts available through Sobeys. I have never worked in grocery before so everything is fairly new except for providing good customer service. I really like my co-workers and my management. The hardest part of my – more... job is that because I am only part time, I do not have very many shifts. The most enjoyable part of my job is talking to all the customers as I am ringing them through.78 – less

A typical day at work would include setting up the cash register and then cashing in the groceries of many customers. I would handle cash, debit cards and credit cards and return the appropriate change to the customers. I learned valuable customer service skills in interacting with the customers and making them feel welcomed and appreciated. I would – more... work with my co-workers to quickly help customers with their problems. This job was very easy to do, however, I would have to say that the hardest part of this job was initially getting accustomed to the job routine because this was my first job. Luckily, the supervising manager as well as my co-workers assisted me and gave me reassuring comments that helped me learn the ways of this job quickly. – less

A typical day a work, for me, would involve arriving at 4 o'clock. The butchers would have left me a decent mess to clean up and sanitize by that time of the day. I would then wrap up any product that was not taken care of by the butchers, display it, and store the rest. This would usually take up the majority of the shift. Not very often, a customer – more... will request a specific product that was not on display, which I would either have to take from storage, prepare myself, or would simply have them come back when the butchers are in. (Young, starting employee's aren't to use the sharp knives and tools the butchers used.)

I learned many very basic job skills, how the flow of a grocery store works behind the scenes. I learned the importance of the individual in a workforce.

The management at the store was sub-par. We were often audited and criticized. There was somewhat of a lack of involvement from the higher-ups.

My co-workers were very kind, supportive, social, and most certainly did not make me feel as if they were a problem.

The hardest part of the job is tolerating the gore and smell typically expected of a meat department. If you can stomach it, it really isn't that much of a problem.

The most enjoyable part of the job, by chance, was the fact that many of my old colleagues happened to work there at the same time I did. It helped keep a sense of equality and workmanship that i haven't really noticed at any other job sites. – less

I enjoyed working there. The customers and my co-workers made my shifts fly by.

A typical day at work starts at 5 and ends at 11 at night. I ring through customers groceries, do refunds and attend to customers needs.
On the nights I work in the cash office I count up the pans when the girls are finished their shift, do deposits and balance the office at the end of my shift.

I've learned a lot in this job- I've learned patience – more... with people and that no matter what else needs to be done customers come first.

The management is the absolute best at Sobeys. They are always there to encourage your development and always are there to listen to your concerns.

My co workers are all very hard working and we all work together towards a common goal.

The hardest part of the job for me is the customer complaints, and upset customers although I do my best for them.

The most enjoyable part of the job is the customers. I love getting to know them and interacting with them on a daily basis. – less

not good management , great team work, and fun place to work...customer service ,cutting beef and pork

I stock shelves, unload pallets of stock from 18 wheelers, assist customers on the floor and on the phone, build displays, train new Grocery employees and assist other departments when needed such as parcel pickup and pharmacy.
I find it hands on and that is what i enjoy

A day at work when there was no enough cashiers to work while having long line up. I learned I have to be ready at all times and should not expect everyday to be the same. Management are always ready to listen to workers, I must say the management consider this as their priority My coworkers are very fun to work with when one is doing the job right. – more... The hardest part is seeing a customer not satisfied with purchases or service. Th enjoyable part is knowing that one is working in a safe environment. – less

It was a long day, cutting and displaying fish, packaging. Learned to cut different types of fish for display.
Served customer requests, ordering fish from warehouses.
It was hard to stand on cement for 8 hours a day.
It was nice to serve, meet and socialize with different people.

This place has the worst management I have ever seen. None of them seem to have a clue what they are doing.

I enjoyed working at Sobeys and my day to day job was stocking shelves and providing excellent customer service. It would have been a good job had I been getting a decent amount of hours.