if you are okay with kissing butt and being fake happy this is your job - Grocery Checker Nugget Market Employee Review

2.0
17 Aug 2019
Recommend
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Pros

You can win money for stupid reasons and you get more freedom than other jobs

Cons

If you are in a respected position at nugget you are treated better and you get away with a lot of things that other people wouldn’t get away with. You must pretend to be happy %120 of the time if you aren’t your hours get cut and you’re considered nothing at nugget. They stress everyday that there are cameras watching you every second which makes it uncomfortable to work at times. Your co workers are so fake it’s scary they don’t care about your problems or if you’re going through a rough time all they care about at the end of the day is if you’re at your shift or not !!! It seems really good at first but that feeling will fade away soon they recognize the same 3 people each week most people don’t stand a chance to get recognized for their hard work. Also the training is horrible they give you 2 days to learn 1277 things horrible hours 12-9 5 days a week never gives the weekends off unless your nugget royalty I never had time to do what I needed to do as well as they split your days off which makes you feel like you never have days off !

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5.0
28 May 2026
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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but was instead placed in an entry-level role with a slightly higher wage than they would normally give which was revoked a few days later via phone call.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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