I'm not trying to be snarky, but what difference does it make what everyone else is getting? Don't worry about it and move on. It's not your business to worry about it. You could always ask for more, but a meat cutting class won't help you in the deli, and 1/4 of a culinary degree is not a degree.
Advice? Do your work and don't worry about everyone else. I see way too many people getting caught up in store drama and into everyone elses business. It's not worth it. Keep work at work, and home at home.
Also, do not talk about the fact that you got more money. That will surely get everyones panties in a twist whether they're already making more or not.
-- Edited by SayWhat on Sunday 17th of February 2013 09:17:01 AM
I went into for an interview last Tuesday applying for any possition available. There were around 15 people there, and they had several different positions open. They had us do a few "team exercises". Even before the One on One interview I could clearly tell that they wanted to hire me for deli.
They said "In our store Deli generally recieved 28 hours on average and 12 hours minimum, because of your experience we're willing to offer you 7.45-7.55".
I assume I will recieve 7.45 instead of 7.55, but that is still a lot better than the minimum of 7.25. I wasn't trying to, but I could overhear almost everyone else getting 7.25.
My question is, should I ask for more?
I've worked in restraunts for 3+ years and completel 1/4 of my culinary degree, which included taking a 60 hour indepth meat-cutting class.
Also, do you guys have any other advice for a new hire? I asked a few guys that I know who work there and they say that the managers treat you like crap, but then again they work front of the store.
The last clerk we hired that went to "meat cutting school" couldn't even identify stew meat when he saw it. Needless to say, he is not working for us anymore.
I'm not trying to be snarky, but what difference does it make what everyone else is getting? Don't worry about it and move on. It's not your business to worry about it. You could always ask for more, but a meat cutting class won't help you in the deli, and 1/4 of a culinary degree is not a degree.
Advice? Do your work and don't worry about everyone else. I see way too many people getting caught up in store drama and into everyone elses business. It's not worth it. Keep work at work, and home at home.
Also, do not talk about the fact that you got more money. That will surely get everyones panties in a twist whether they're already making more or not.
-- Edited by SayWhat on Sunday 17th of February 2013 09:17:01 AM
I've never worked Deli at Kroger, or any other grocery store store for that matter, so I wouldn't know what Deli does. My interviewer kept on saying how important it is for Kroger to be a union company, and that they pay for experience. I wouldn't think that 3 years of working in a kitchen or serving would help me in a deli, but they want to give me a pay increase for it? I'm pretty sure slicing meat is the biggiest part of a deli..
And the only reason why I brought up the starting pay for people around me was to give me information so that I could get a better answer.
I'm not saying it will happen to you or anything like that but i've seen a few clerks get hired on with the promise of a payraise that never comes if they hire you at a higher payrate make sure you stay on them about it so that you'll actually get it. they will put you into the computer at min and sometime just never look back at your profile and HR never gets around to giving the raise or if they do they make it less than what was said.
The rate you're getting is if you'd have been working there for 2 years... be happy with that :P
if you can swing it go for it and best of luck welcome to kroger.
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I'm not trying to be snarky, but what difference does it make what everyone else is getting? Don't worry about it and move on. It's not your business to worry about it. You could always ask for more, but a meat cutting class won't help you in the deli, and 1/4 of a culinary degree is not a degree.
Advice? Do your work and don't worry about everyone else. I see way too many people getting caught up in store drama and into everyone elses business. It's not worth it. Keep work at work, and home at home.
Also, do not talk about the fact that you got more money. That will surely get everyones panties in a twist whether they're already making more or not.
-- Edited by SayWhat on Sunday 17th of February 2013 09:17:01 AM
I've never worked Deli at Kroger, or any other grocery store store for that matter, so I wouldn't know what Deli does. My interviewer kept on saying how important it is for Kroger to be a union company, and that they pay for experience. I wouldn't think that 3 years of working in a kitchen or serving would help me in a deli, but they want to give me a pay increase for it? I'm pretty sure slicing meat is the biggiest part of a deli..
And the only reason why I brought up the starting pay for people around me was to give me information so that I could get a better answer.
You probably have the skills they were looking for in someone working a service counter. As well as the ability to multi-task doesn't hurt in an area like that either. Our deli isn't super busy, but the girls keep hopping. The raises for my stores union (UFCW 75) is based on hours worked, and are 10 cent raises. I don't knwo what union you will be a part of but educate yourself about your contract. The only thing that can ever hurt is being ignorant. Don't let management run roughshod over you. Some management are bullies, others nice, then the rest are blowhards. We're lucky enough to have 2 good co-managers and one who tries to bluff by being tough when he has the backbone of a jellyfish. And like I said, do your work and forget the rest. I get along with everyone in my store, but I don't get involved with any of the drama that goes on. I honestly do not give a shyt about their stupid drama. Cashiers have the worst drama!
Good luck. I enjoy working here and while I am not in a union position, I make well past $10/hr and made FT status within less than 4 months on the job. It can be done. Most of our people are FT, except for the front end, where the majority of our part timers are.
I had about 3-4 years of retail experience when I was hired for cashier. I was hired full time and was told they would be abe to match my previous employer's pay rate if I was good at the job. It took two months, but they did give me the wages I requested. It does not hurt to ask, so yeah give it a try.
