McAlister's is a fair workplace for new starter's in the food industry. This is not a laid back environment. - Deli Chef McAlister's Employee Review

3.0
May 23, 2011
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Pros

Easy to get in if they really need more workers. Wages are hourly Very subtle health insurance program (I didn't notice they had one till I asked) Free Tea (Bring your own cup) Interview is easy, just be confident in your answers Very flexible schedule (they will bend the schedule around your life as much as possible)

Cons

Will not hire if they don't need people (Stacks of applications just sitting on a desk) No Free food, only a 30% discount (Management gets free food only) Good training is scarce, you must know how to learn quickly once your told what to do (They will give you multiple chances to succeed) For the 5 years I've worked, I have not seen any non management employee go above $9 an hour (Raises and Bonuses are very limited) New Foods come and go.

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5.0
Jun 13, 2026
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Pros

Tips Good Staff Responsive Management No fryers/ grease

Cons

Uses Slicers, heavy machinery. Can be hard to clean.

4.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

i worked with nice people, people who worked harder got more hours and people would chip in and help eachother (i worked in the back but i helped up front during rush hour sometimes, and sometimes my coworkers would come help me) and i got a free meal for working a full shift

Cons

the night shift doesnt have a lot of people, and big rushes can happen.

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