a backup plan at best for a career choice - Kitchen Clerk Hy-Vee Employee Review

2.0
Oct 21, 2011
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Pros

flexible time off when requested, although expect to work weekends some co workers were cool good bonus for full time if your store director isnt an idiot

Cons

where do i begin... it seems as if they protect those that will never leave the company because even if they suck at work or life in general hyvee wants longevity. management is often times incompetent and cares more about "drinking the koolaid" and kissing ass than they do about how hard you work. special benefits are given to those that cry and complain, not those who work hard and do a good job. long days, crap pay. recently took away sunday and holliday pay which was an extra dollar an hour more, even mc donalds offers holliday premium becoming more of a socialist company, not rewarding those who work harder than others with incentives.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

I really enjoyed my coworkers and the management of the store. There were a handful of people who worked there at the time who weren't necessarily my favorite, but overall the team was good.

Cons

There we no significant cons. The pay is not the highest, but these are mainly entry level jobs.

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hy-Vee is a great company that truly cares about the communities we serve. Our 14 fundamentals drive both the customer and employee experience, guiding how we treat and serve our customers and each other. Leadership actively seeks employee feedback and uses it to drive meaningful change across all locations. There is a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities in many different areas of the company from retail to supply chain, IT, marketing, and so many more. obust employee benefits include tuition assistance for degrees, certifications, and foundational learning at little to no cost to employees, and the company focuses on promoting from within for most leadership roles.

Cons

As a 24/7 retail business, scheduling can be demanding in some roles — though the variety of positions means there's flexibility to find the right fit. With a large, decentralized workforce spread across hundreds of locations, consistent employee communication is an ongoing area of focus and improvement.

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