Giant Eagle, Inc.

Customer service clerk

February 2016 • Green, OH

What I liked

Flexible hours Customer service experience Great job for students

What I wish was different

Better opportunities for advancement

Advice

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Night Stock Clerk

June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Pay, quiet, breaks

What I wish was different

Less stressful, not working overnight

Advice

There are probably better options.

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Cashier

February 2018 • Youngstown, OH

What I liked

I like the work environment. It was mostly busy and the people working there were friendly. Most of the people that come through the line were patient and even helpful.

What I wish was different

I wish they had taken a longer time to train us and tell us more about the store. I have made mistakes because they did not take the time to teach us everything or most of what we need to know so mistakes like overcharging doesn’t happen.

Advice

Take this job slowly. It is rushed but make sure you ask questions and take the time to learn. This job can be stressful the first month, but after that it does get easy and better.

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Front End Cashier

December 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I like how predictable the job is, it's very repetitive and I never have to do anything outside of my job description. I also really liked how flexible my supervisors were with scheduling, and how well they adhered to our agreed schedule. The pay is good too, it starts at $10/hour and goes up by 25 cents. As a college student, they let your seniority grow even while you're away at school, which is also cool.

What I wish was different

I wish that my particular location was better staffed, because I was often the only cashier working the front end at 9pm.

Advice

Be clear and direct about your schedule, and do call-offs in advance if you can.

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Deli Clerk

June - August 2018 • North Olmsted, OH

What I liked

Team members were dedicated to their work and always helpful.

What I wish was different

My first summer and winter at the deli, I wasn't trained to serve customers. As a result, during a typical shift I was asked to do everything else, even if I was busy. During busy periods such as the winter holidays, I worked nearly full time, at 7 or 8 hours day, with only two breaks of 15 minutes each, which was much too short to have a proper meal.

Advice

If your store is a very busy one, steer clear of the deli. The deli is one of the only departments that gets absolutely swamped around every holiday.

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Produce Clerk

July 2014 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

Many co-workers are friendly and open to conversation that helps put the mind at ease after dealing with a lot of work related stress. The work itself may be physically strenuous but often is not difficult to understand. For a person getting their first job or getting a job with minimal work experience, Giant Eagle is a good place to start building your resume. The schedules are decently flexible, being open to accommodations as long as they are made a decent amount of time in advanced, and the pay is weekly.

What I wish was different

Often I feel my department is understaffed. There have been several occasions where my co-worker would be taken from his current position in Produce and moved to work as a Cashier in the middle of his shift, putting our department behind and leaving our boss stressed and irritable. The work expected in comparison to the amount of people working is often overwhelming. I normally work alone which I've grown accustomed to, but one man can only do so much by themselves. Working at Giant Eagle you have to be able to work and not let yourself be overcome by the stress of all that needs to be done.

Advice

It is best that whatever department you work in, you make an effort to get along with your co-workers. A customer can ruin your day but you may never see them again, but a co-worker can ruin your day and you have to see them again the very next day. If problems occur with a co-worker try to dispute them in a professional manner. If complications continue, consider asking upper management for a sit-down between the both of you, or if possible request a switch to another department within the store. Teamwork is very important to make the day go smoothly, the work itself is already tiring enough, don't let drama with other co-workers add to the burden.

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Cashier

August 2015 • North Olmsted, OH

What I liked

Gave me useful social skills and better communication skills that I apply in every day life. Plus, I love the people I work with.

What I wish was different

I wish management gave me more opportunities to move up in the company.

Advice

Be patient. Retail isn't easy, but patience is key.

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Cashier

May 2019 • Stow, OH

What I liked

Everything is fine

What I wish was different

Higher pay or more hours

Advice

Just work hard

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Emplyee

April 2018 - August 2019 • Richfield, OH

What I liked

It gave me a lot of great experience when it comes to thinking on my feet and adapting since I often times worked alone.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Bartender

April 2016 • Dublin, OH

What I liked

Interactions

What I wish was different

I wish I could sit more

Advice

Be patient, customers can be annoying

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Utility clerk

October 2017 • Rootstown, OH

What I liked

Easy job flexible hours

What I wish was different

More money

Advice

Summer jobs are great

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Chef

October 2016 • New Castle, PA

What I liked

staff is very fun

What I wish was different

being able to actually cook

Advice

dont go in thinking youll be actually cooking intensely

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • Aliquippa, PA

What I liked

Learning new skills and being exposed first hand to the career that I am pursuing.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

N/A

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Software Engineering Intern

March - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

It was a nice environment that helped me learn a new coding language and what it's like to work in a professional environment for software development.