I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ken's Foods in Mar 2025
Interview
I went through four rounds of interviews for a role that pays $22/hour. The final round was an on-site interview that lasted nearly four hours, during which they interviewed multiple candidates back-to-back. Honestly, for a job at this pay level, the process felt excessive and unnecessarily time-consuming.
If I'm not even being considered among the top candidates at that point, I would have appreciated the courtesy of not being brought in. Respect for candidates’ time is important—especially when the compensation doesn’t reflect the intensity of the selection process.
The expectations for the role were quite high, but the pay doesn't align. During the on-site, I interacted with several managers who seemed to carry a dated, hierarchical mindset. Many of them have been at the company for 20+ years, and it shows in the rigid and somewhat dismissive culture. Even small things—like HR being inflexible about parking—hinted at an outdated and overly strict environment.
In summary: If you're considering applying here, be prepared for a lengthy interview process that may not feel worth the return, unless you're particularly invested in the company or role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you get into purchasing?
What do you want to do in purchasing?
I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Ken's Foods (McDonough, GA)
Interview
The interview process consisted of three rounds and a personality assessment. The first round was a virtual interview, followed by a second-round virtual interview with Talent Acquisition. The third and final round was an in-person interview that lasted seven hours, and included meetings with nine different individuals, along with a provided lunch.
If I were structuring the process, I would break up the interviews to make them more respectful of the candidate’s time. Instead of an extensive final-round interview, I would ensure that longer in-person meetings are reserved for finalists only and focus more on a meet-and-greet approach once a candidate has been identified. This would streamline decision-making while still allowing for proper evaluation and engagement.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the reason why you are applying for this role?
Interviewer was friendly and professional. Went over past experiences . Went over work history and expections. They went through the job description. Asked the basic interview questions. Asked how you would handle a situation at hand