So much potential is being wasted - Checker Nugget Market Employee Review

2.0
23 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Beautiful stores, good product, good values, tend to hire nice people who are fun to work with. With their incentive ideas and benefits package, they could be a wonderful place to work, but none of that adds up when the execution is poor and misplaced.

Cons

Middle management is plagued by favoritism. The complaints about them fall on deaf ears, lower level associates feel like they can't talk about recurring issues and eventually quit because they feel helpless. The pay is typical, but should be better if they're willing to hire people with a lot of good experience. Promises were made to me during my interview that never came to fruition. I was kept in my role because i was "good at it" and it "is fun" (their words, not mine) even though i was told i wouldn't be kept there for long and after months of checking in for new roles, i was passed up by others who were less experienced, not as hard working, and very young. Im not yet 30 myself, but it's clear that middle management doesn't care to communicate properly (or sometimes at all) and would rather take advantage of the willingness of highschoolers and first year college students than let a good worker make progress. Also, almost a year there with an excellent review and i never won a single accolade, while others around me got rewards for being friendly, seeing as how they regularly missed tasks every shift.

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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
5d
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We appreciate your feedback.
2.0
6 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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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but was instead placed in an entry-level role with a slightly higher wage than they would normally give which was revoked a few days later via phone call.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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