Great reminder of how poorly some employers are - Anonymous employee Delek US Employee Review
2.0
Jan 19, 2021
Anonymous employee
Former employee, more than 3 years
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Sometimes they pay you an entire year salary on a regular pay period. Easy to get a job here as most people have no idea what they are doing. Did I mention you get paid - you do get paid somehow, amazingly.
Biggest Pro is that you will be reminded, or learn depending on your work experience, how not to treat people or manage an enterprise.
Cons
For brevity;
No (realistic) plan, strategy, or vision to grow the company and/or career growth.
Does not value people as an important asset.
Leadership is lacking to say the least, if there is any at all.
Delek US Response
5y
First, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and perspective. Even (especially) when it's hard to hear, honest feedback is important to help us get better, and people always appreciate hearing from people who are, or have been, employees.
Second I'm so sorry to hear you had such a negative experience while working here. We try hard, but I don't expect that we are perfect. Please reach out (HR Dept) with any information about your experience. We are committed to ensuring we treat everyone with respect because we do view our people as our most important asset.
Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback and best wishes.
You can get a good payout if you can tolerate the toxicity.
Cons
While the initial recruitment pitch is polished, the internal reality is a culture defined by a "run by a few, for a few" mentality. There is a palpable lack of regard for the broader team, as leadership appears primarily focused on their own career optics in a way that feels exclusionary to those doing the heavy lifting.
* The "Two-Year" Trap: Top talent is often brought in under the guise of long-term opportunity, only to find an environment designed for short-term extraction. This has created a cycle of constant turnover and a "revolving door" of staff.
* Health and Balance: The workload is relentless, and the lack of work-life balance quickly takes a toll on your physical and mental health. Many stay only because the "golden handcuffs" of a high salary make them feel trapped.
* Management Style: There is very little genuine investment in team morale or development. Once you're in, the focus shifts entirely to output, often at the expense of the individual’s well-being.
Final Verdict: Despite the strong pay and talented peers, the high turnover rate and disregard for the team make this a difficult environment to recommend for the long term.
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Delek US Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We take concerns about culture, workload, and development seriously. At Delek US, we’re focused on building a high-performing environment where employees feel supported and have clear opportunities to grow. We recognize experiences can vary, and we’re actively working to strengthen leadership, improve balance, and enhance employee engagement.