Don’t apply unless you shop there - Barista Kroger Employee Review

4.0
Jun 7, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

COVID benefits include paid time off to quarantine, occasional $100 of Kroger credit and lots of fuel points. Employees get 15% off Kroger brand items (including simple truth, and other kroger brands) and 10% off other items. They also always have a department that needs help so if you want extra hours, it’s not hard to get here.

Cons

Kroger is a dirty company. While the compensation is nice, it’s not near that to HEB or Target. Working here will open your eyes to the major management flaws of this corporation. They will work you hard and long hours and your work may help your paycheck but not earn you anything long term. Starbucks usually has 1-3 people running a smaller version of a freestanding Starbucks but it’s the same amount of work. Be prepared to either get a difficult job, or slack your way through everything. It won’t matter, because they rarely fire people unless you call out a lot or don’t show up regularly.

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Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Quick interview process Supportive team

Cons

Confusing senior management/people Reduced hours

3.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

10% discount on all kroger branded items $17.25 per hour is one of the better wages in the area when compared to competitor stores

Cons

October-January the workload and store environment is overwhelming due to holidays Slowest time of year in the store is during the summer when its hot and days drag ob forever Lack of communication between dept as well as between store management MOD adds insurmountable tasks onto your already lengthy expected daily task assignments

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