Does Ventura Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ventura Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ventura Foods. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ventura Foods?

52% of Ventura Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ventura Foods 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ventura Foods?

Machine Operator (16) , Production (10) , Production Supervisor (9) , Supervisor (6) , Production Worker (5) , QA Technician (5) , HR Manager (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Maintenance (4) , Maintenance Technician (4) , Manager (4) , Processor (4) , Logistics Coordinator (3) , Maintenance Supervisor (3) , Operator (3)

What are the pros of working at Ventura Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits starting day one." ((in 40 reviews)); "Pay was good but not great" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Ventura Foods has a great culture!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ventura Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and little family life" ((in 11 reviews)); "poor communication, out of touch upper management, no chance of advancement" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management (director and up) lacks diversity and does not represent the body of the company holistically." ((in 6 reviews)); "No training whatsoever!" ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ventura Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ventura Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ventura Foods in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ventura Foods locations?

Brea , Chambersburg , Birmingham , Saginaw , Ontario , Saint Joseph , Waukesha , Bremen , Fort Worth , Savannah , Opelousas , Albert Lea , Thornton , Dallas , Irvine , Orange , Visalia , Duluth , Portland , Salem , Atlanta , Port St Lucie , Tarrant City , Gardendale , South Holland , Easton , Brooklyn , New York , Arlington , Columbus

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Ventura Foods reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(387 total reviews)

Christopher (Chris) Furman

76% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Ventura Foods has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 387 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ventura Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

387 reviews

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Great place to work

Qa manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive attitudes Professional Welcoming Good People Structured day to day

Cons

Takes some time to get into the groove and figure out everything that needs to be done. There are a lot of timelines to learn and get in rhythm with.

Ventura Foods Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your review! It’s wonderful to know that you’re having a great employment experience and that our efforts to create a great workplace are resonating with you. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and motivates us to continue improving. Thanks again for being a part of Building Extraordinary Together!

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

Great company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Communication, positive work environment, great support from management

Cons

I don't have any cons

Ventura Foods Response

5mo

Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you’re having a positive experience with us. Thank you for being a valuable part of our team. We’re excited about what the future holds and appreciate your role in Building Extraordinary Together!

1.0

Jan 20, 2026

Horrible Place.....Run

Shipping clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only pros were the people I worked with. They were, for the most part good people.

Cons

Management is tone deaf and uncaring.

Ventura Foods Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We regret to hear that your experience with us was not as positive as we aim for. We appreciate your perspective and take your feedback seriously as we continuously strive to improve our workplace.

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