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Stock Clerk (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 21 November 2023
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The most useful review selected by IndeedWhat is the best part of working at the company?Good challenge with this storesWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Not really work hard to catch up some pallet away What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Grocery stores cheap price work yourself to it away What is a typical day like for you at the company?Grocery clerk put all foods away from delivery
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Horrible
Cashier (Former Employee) - Oakville, ON - 24 November 2023
It was horrible, bad shifts, short breaks. They stopped giving me shifts out of nowhere. Not a fun job or environment.Most customers were rude, however I met some very nice people.
Pros
Always around food?
Cons
Bad shifts, bad coworkers
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Easy enough job, but incredibly dry
Cashier (Former Employee) - Chilliwack, BC - 24 October 2023
Working at FreshCo was a rather mixed experience. On one hand, the job itself was pretty easy, while on the other hand, the atmosphere and things about the location could be incredibly draining. Staff was fair and kind though.
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Not a good first job
front end (Former Employee) - Oakville, ON - 18 October 2023
I worked here for a while. By the end of my time there I had gained more and more responsibilities almost weekly (taking over the managers duties) with zero pay upgrades. Managers were rude. Never believed you were doing enough yet you would be doing more than they would do in a week in one day. Managers would talk poorly about most employees if not all employees, just as long as they cared enough to learn your name. The sanitary state of the store is minimal.
Pros
sometimes got your breaks
Cons
long hours, bad pay, bad managers
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Awful management
Grocery Clerk (Former Employee) - Oshawa, ON - 6 September 2023
This location lacked with approachable management throughout the store. If you aren't a manager or a brown-noser, good luck. Promotions are almost impossible.
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Wonderful excellent funny enjoyable
Clerk (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 6 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The environment was very friendly. And I will never forget What is the most stressful part about working at the company?They is no stressful part at all it was wonderful What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Friendly all employees and Onwer was very excellent What is a typical day like for you at the company?All days were good and we enjoy
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good enough
Inventory and Customer Support Specialist (Former Employee) - Ottawa, ON - 30 August 2023
Working at Frescho has been an insightful experience. The company's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment stands out, as colleagues readily offer support and expertise. Management promotes professional growth by encouraging employees to take on new challenges and learn from them. However, there are occasional hiccups in communication between different departments, which could be streamlined for greater efficiency.Frescho's dedication to employee well-being is evident through its flexible work arrangements and wellness programs. The company values diversity and ensures an inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard. The fast-paced nature of the retail industry can be demanding, but it also keeps the work dynamic and engaging. The training provided equips employees with the necessary tools to excel, although more continuous skill development opportunities would be beneficial.In conclusion, working at Frescho offers a rewarding journey with a supportive community. While there are areas that could be refined, the overall experience is positive, driven by a shared commitment to delivering quality service and products.
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It’s a very friendly and awesome to work for
Cashier (Current Employee) - Trenton, ON - 22 August 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Best place to work for they are great I would recommend anyone to work at freshco so very friendly and family oriented What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Nothing is stressful it’s a really good company to work for What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It’s an awesome work environment to work for and they are awesome for culture. Too What is a typical day like for you at the company?Great we are always busy and they is always a lot to do
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Great learning experience. I learnt a lot about Canadian pharmacy practice
Pharmacist's Assistant (Former Employee) - Toronto, ON - 12 August 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Great. First place I worked in Canada. Staff was very supportive and eager to teach me about pharmacy practice in CanadaWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lifting heavy boxes and being on my feet the whole day. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Quiet professional work environment. Supervisor was very welcoming and always keen to hear about my personal lifeWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Receive order, pack the order, place order. Prepare blister packs for those in need
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Perfect first job for students
Cashier/Customer Service (Current Employee) - Whitby, ON - 10 August 2023
It’s nice working here and the staff are nice. Perfect first job for students and able to be on sports teams during part time. Hours are pretty flexible
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Overnight Stocker (Current Employee) - Pickering, ON - 30 July 2023
the only thing great about working here is the little 10% given to staff as employee discount. managers don't know how to talk to staff or customerscashiers always late calling in on a regular don't schedule enough staff on to workslavery work where the other staff doesn't pull their weight doing the work and it leaves you to do everything the work you put in is not appreciated!
Cons
slavery work for little pay, upper management don't respect staff, not allowed to purchase anything in the store even if you"re on break
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Simple good cashier job
Cashier (Former Employee) - Toronto, ON - 2 July 2023
The job itself was easy just some customers are annoying. Memorizing the codes for every individual fruit/vegetable were probably the hardest part but you learn eventually.
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Lots of work for minimum wage
Produce Clerk (Current Employee) - Collingwood, ON - 29 June 2023
So much work that you have to do and you get no benefits and it’s minimum wage… pretty much sums it up. You never get much better than $1 more an hour
Pros
Slow passed, not really rushed
Cons
Nasty foods, terrible customers for the most part, staff is mostly miserable
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Your enjoyment of the job really depends on the manager
Cashier (Former Employee) - Ottawa, ON - 28 June 2023
It was a decent, typical cashier job in a grocery store, but whether or not you had a good or bad experience was solely reliant on the manager. There was a lot of manager turnover while I was there. The last manager I had had little respect for employees. I'd be getting calls/texts at all hours of the night (11pm - 4am) regarding issues that should have been discussed while on shift, and they'd regularly try to give out terrible shift assignments to save money (such as two 4 hour shifts in one day set half an hour apart so they wouldn't have to give you the breaks you'd normally get on an 8-hour shift)
Pros
Got a lot of hours for a part-time job
Cons
Terrible management, no work-life balance
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Cashier/ costumer service
Cashier (Former Employee) - London, ON - 23 June 2023
Working there was alright.Not much to say it was a basic job Wait for customers and scan products and cash them out pretty simple.Availability is either open (they schedule you part time hours) or you're Availability is partial and you get less hours.
Pros
Water bottle right there wear you need it
Cons
No benefits. No full time.
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Poor work environment
Meat/Deli Clerk (Former Employee) - Red Deer, AB - 14 June 2023
Overall unsafe. No health and safety codes are respected. Poor treatment of staff. Management is shady. Hires everyone as part time except managers so they don't have to give you benefits. Overworking and working overtime without pay.
Pros
None
Cons
Everything
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Coworkers Good to work with Fun most times
Produce Associate (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 7 June 2023
Fun most timesStressful at timesLots of learning Safe environment Helpful friendly staffMajority of PPE providedLacks training, left to figure out things for yourself or ask for help
Pros
Discount, free food at times other free items
Cons
Bad management
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Freshco Evanston
Grocery Clerk/Cashier (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 19 May 2023
This franchise was definitely one of the places to work of all time. Almost always understaffed, overstaffed in the wrong places, treating employees like garbage, ignoring conflicts with coworkers, and management (the owner) will straight lie to you. The most enjoyable part of this job was a few standout people. Great to talk with, in and out of the store. But this was outweighed by a few "characters" that should've never been hired in the first place or at least stayed as long as they did. I would expect someone to be ready not to have their problems taken seriously by anybody in power at this store; just words, nothing more. On top of this, there are no shifts given for months at a time. Yet, you're expected to come in and look at your schedule (Not available to you online)
Pros
-Few notable people
Cons
-No hours -Management -Understaffed -fair amount of the people working
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Stressful work environment
Cashier/Trainer (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 3 May 2023
Management cared more about popularity that actual truth behind rumors and speculation. Front end manager promote and demote people within a small time frame.
Pros
Discount was nice
Cons
Favoritism by front end management
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Awesome place for first job. Very flexible for off school sports. Always a chance of getting called in.
Grocery/produce clerk (Former Employee) - Kingston, ON - 29 April 2023
This was a great first time job, worked here for 3.5yrs and loved it. Learned so much from customer service to time management. Customer can be hard to deal with but you lean a lot coming out of that
Pros
Amazing owners and management
Cons
Flexible hours
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Cool co-workers, working there is a fun time
Produce Clerk (Current Employee) - Leamington, ON - 18 April 2023
Working with mostly people my age. Working here feels almost like showing up to hangout with your friends until you forget to clock out and realize you’ve been at work.
Pros
Free samples
Cons
No hours
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