Solid minimum wage job. - Courtesy Clerk/Bagger Nugget Market Employee Review

5.0
Jun 17, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- Friendly staff and coworkers. - Very organized management structure and relatively transparent company (for the industry). - Very flexible with hours/breaks etc. - Management isn't just well structured but also is very receptive and easy to talk to. - I wasn't a full time employee, but the medical benefits are amazing for working a minimum wage job. - If you can't find a job that pays more than a minimum wage job, come here.

Cons

- Major corporate cringe: they make you yell during orientation to show off your positive attitude. I've never cringed harder in my life. - Some of the lower management treats the CEO and COO as gods, literally. One of the managers practically bowed when the COO walked in one day. - Rich white kids, taking the job because their parents told them they have to or they can't go on their yacht for a whole month, seem to get far more attention than anyone else. The "promotion" always goes to them. - The promotions are like 25 cents, sick! If I work full time 40 hours a week for a month I can get $35 extra bucks a month. WOW!!! The average rent in Marin County is 2600 so basically I can pay 1% of the average rent with this new promotion, super exciting.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
Aug 6, 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but was instead placed in an entry-level role with a slightly higher wage than they would normally give which was revoked a few days later via phone call.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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