Great place to work with some exceptions - Checker Nugget Market Employee Review

3.0
5 Feb 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The staff/culture is what makes the job so enjoyable. The company does a great job incentivizing good work ethic and associate appreciation. The company does a good job diversifying their staff. Erick St. John will higher people no matter how young or old, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or mental/physical ability, as long as you show drive and work ethic. Management does a good job giving constructive criticism due to their patience and willing to forgive. It is a great job especially if you are in high school or in college.

Cons

There is not a lot of career growth or salaries increase. After 2 years my salary was raised 2 times, and by the end of my time there i only made a few cents more then minimum wage. I think increasing salaries with the wage increase would have been appreciated. As a student it became hard to juggle school, work, and social life, especially because the store had me come in more then my ideal availability. They made it very hard to say No when i would get called in. It often times felt understaffed and a lot of pressure is put on associates.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture and great people

Cons

vacation time is hard to come by until you hit 4 years

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Nugget Market Response
4d
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We appreciate your feedback.
2.0
6 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, discount, 401k match, etc.

Cons

I was hired under confusing terms. I interviewed for a specialized position based on my prior experience, but was instead placed in an entry-level role with a slightly higher wage than they would normally give which was revoked a few days later via phone call. I reluctantly stayed, only to be assigned to the exact position I originally interviewed for, without the appropriate compensation. Promised full-time hours and consistent raises never materialized. As store performance declined, my hours were quietly cut with no communication. When I raised concerns, I was met with frustration rather than support. Advancement and promotions often appeared to favor younger employees who matched a specific image, rather than those with skill or experience. Performance seemed secondary to personality and appearance. There’s a strong culture of selling employees on the idea of long-term careers. Many, including myself, invested years expecting growth and stability, only to find ourselves underpaid and underdeveloped. It left several of us feeling misled and unprepared for better-paying opportunities elsewhere. The company has shifted its recruiting pitch to focus on “fun at work” perks like rafting trips, while competitors promote clear wage increases and higher starting pay. Overall if you work for this company or want to be in this business I would make it a very quick exit before 2 years. The company doesn’t have a bright future with an increasing number of competitors offering lower prices they are forced to take a page from other grocers; less labor and more profits. In the end you will likely end up behind career wise, over worked, have a lower wage than your peers, and struggle to pay the bills.

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Nugget Market Response
10mo
We’re glad you enjoyed our benefits, 401(k) match, and associate discount during your time with us, and we appreciate you sharing your concerns. Supporting our associates with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities is a priority, and our pay is reviewed annually to remain competitive in the industry. As part of our commitment to constant improvement, one of our company goals, we encourage open conversations with leaders to help support career goals. Thanks for your feedback, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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