Hy-Vee reviews

The top level management, like anywhere, is a real mixed bag. Even from the ones who seem nice, you'll never ever shake the feeling that you're just a number or a means to an end. They ask a TON from their assistant management and department management. During the opening of the store I was given no less than three sets of instructions on the way to do my job, often one set at odds with the previous. I also routinely worked 65+ hour weeks. I felt lucky as some people worked 80 and I even saw 120. Complete insanity. There is also a competitiveness amongst mid-level management to "stand out" or be considered for a higher position. This can lead to a lot of cattiness and needless bickering. The work/life balance is at best strained and at worst a nightmare. Feel the need to reiterate that there are plenty of career opportunities but you will almost certainly be moving stores or out of state.

"Smile in Every Aisle" Required... or a Donald TRUMP - You're F! Sadly watched co-workers fall in the line of duty or cry for being singled out for minor infraction of not smiling enough. On the plus side - Majority of co-workers are pleasant & the do offer competitive wages. Additionally there was good pre job training, yet not much in the way of in the actual position hired for - training. Have gained a new perspective & appreciation through the eyes of an employee. High hopes were quickly dashed. Bakery clerk in reality consisted of cleaning in the bakery w/ 10% bakery clerk duties - for me. Seemed to be those with age under their belt were assigned bulk of cleaning consistently. Never got as filthy/dirty working in HK, as in working in this role. Fine mist -to- full spray soaks from bakers cleaning hands soaks you down for the duration of a "part timer's" 8-10 hour shifts. IF you enjoy working in a wet undergarments (literally) topped with a wet shirt,wet jacket, wet apron & wet dress pants - may be the job for you. If OK going from wet, hot & humid conditions to the freezer appeals - apply! If you enjoy standing hunched over a lower sink as a dishwasher, + the repetitive motion of lifting HEAVY bakery equipment FREQUENTLY, strong guys stated they were "too heavy," cleaning off dried on flour/water, & dough proves a challenging. +, lifting heavy trash into the trash compactor. Beside the no water policy on the floor except the kind you can slip on, breaks are few & far between? 8-10 hour shifts & lucky IF allowed 15 and you have to ASK several times when closer to end of shift. 'Cause PT & scheduled for 6 hour shifts. There is failure to recognize WATER is ESSENTIAL. Arrive HYDRATED! They don't HAVE to provide a break unless under a certain age, though its recommended. Some PT work slightly less than FT so no benefits. The bi-weekly schedule=figment of someone's imagination, always provided last moment before start of the new week. unable to make any plans or make appointments unless put in a VACA request. If scheduled until a specific time on any given day, may be working 3-4 hours later. Letting others know what they're signing up for, & are getting themselves into beforehand. Job description & the real job are 2 very different things. Loophole of "other duties as assigned." While a pleasant atmosphere on the SURFACE, have experienced behind the scenes 1st hand.