Slave Away For Little Raises - Food Service Worker Aramark Employee Review

3.0
15 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I work for Aramark on a college campus so most of the other coworkers would be other college students. Give or take a few of the locals living nearby. So often or not I would be working with friends. If you work really hard you get a chance to be noticed for that and can get rewards such as gift cards, prizes, and PTO. Not the greatest gifts but can be pleasant surprises. With Aramark being prevalent around the area and the State, you can transfer to other locations easily enough if need be.

Cons

Biggest cons is the management. I don't know if it was the locations I worked at or what but management here was really lack luster. Everyone pretended to help while looking for excuses to yell at you and act like they knew what they were doing. The moment they didn't need to be there they would hide back in their offices and look at their phones for hours until we were swamped with customers and had to come help. Aside from management, moving up in wage is little to impossible. They can only boost you up $0.25 if you get a great evaluation from your location manager. But you only get raises once a year. If you take up a supervisor position you can get a $1.00 raise but that position just makes you the scapegoat for whatever manager you have at your location. Last thing would be discipline and hiring. They will yell at you all they want but you would never be fired. Had lots of coworkers just not show up for work with no notice, which would lead to immediate firing due to their policy, but they still didn't fire them. We would be left short handed and without help because of this guy and they still kept him scheduled instead of replacing him. That aside they will hire anyone with a pulse but don't fire anyone so if they hired terrible people you are stuck working with them until they give up.

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Working as a Lead Barista has been a rewarding experience that has helped me grow both professionally and personally. The role has strengthened my leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while allowing me to mentor and support team members. I enjoy creating positive customer experiences, managing daily operations, and ensuring high standards of quality and service. The fast-paced environment has taught me how to multitask effectively, stay organized, and work under pressure. This position has also provided valuable experience in training staff, inventory management, and team collaboration. Overall, being a Lead Barista has been an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are transferable to leadership and project management roles.

Cons

While being a Lead Barista has provided valuable leadership and customer service experience, the role can be challenging at times. The fast-paced environment often requires managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including customer service, beverage preparation, inventory management, and team support. Staffing shortages and high customer volume can create stressful situations, especially during peak hours. The position also requires long periods of standing, frequent lifting, and maintaining energy throughout the shift. Additionally, balancing leadership responsibilities with daily operational tasks can be demanding, particularly when addressing customer concerns or training new employees while meeting service expectations

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