Just dont do it - Stocker CookUnity Employee Review

1.0
Sep 13, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Instant hire, free coffee, min wage, 40 hour week

Cons

was hired as a "stocker" was told over phone it was a new position and I would get instantly hired if I made it to warehouse for interview/orientation. Once I began orientation after the instant hire "interview" it became apparent what was in store at this company. Began on Sat and was given basic instruction of organizing warehouse. Seemed & was simple, produce/freezer required using ladder(I was not fond of that & was not told that during interview). Freezer used First in, 1st out procedures, rotating out inventory was tiring/annoying and was made worse on 2nd & 3rd shelves. Labeling product and throwing out trash was also part of job. Main problem was the toxic environment. Everyone there only speaks Spanish & gossips/plays in cliques. Lunch felt like high school all over again and I could hear talk within hours of 1st shift there. Environment is more oriented for outgoing people and punishes those who keep 2 themselves and don't speak Spanish. Was told I was gonna be worked for the $18 wage, poster in break room stated min was $17.28 (lol). Work can be heavy for wage and relies on a lot of verbal commands, every day things are moved and pallets come in for inventory. Position will have you in unsafe and compromising positions, climbing on boxes to breakdown pallets, being on top of ladder to organize freezer. Company offers basic healthcare & 1st come 1st serve free lunch. Company also tries passing discount programs accessible to public as exclusive to company. On top of all this, parking in downtown is hard. Homeless camps are within a block from here and require being early for parking. Tickets can be given (u have 2 pay out of pocket) and break ins may happen. All doors are accessible thru app only and warehouse and especially break room are uncomfortably hot/humid. Got in for 1 week then left, not worth it. Red flag was instant hire and phone call begging 2 be there within an hour. If you speak Spanish and love being uncomfortable come on in.

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5.0
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Cons

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

I’ve had a really positive experience working at CookUnity. The culture is one of the strongest parts of the company — it’s collaborative, open, and genuinely supportive. People here care about doing great work, but they also care about each other. Leadership is approachable and open to feedback. There’s a real willingness to listen and adjust, which makes you feel heard and valued. I’ve felt supported both professionally and personally, and there’s a strong sense that we’re all working toward something meaningful together. It’s a fast-paced environment, but in a good way — there’s energy, ownership, and a lot of opportunity to make an impact. If you enjoy collaboration, transparency, and being part of a team that’s building something ambitious, this is a great place to be.

Cons

Things evolve quickly as the company scales, so you need to be comfortable with change. That said, it creates a lot of opportunity to have impact.

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