Not a business I want in my community - Closer Grocery Outlet Employee Review

2.0
1 June 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cheap Prices, Simple, straight forward selection, and a tight-knit team. Generally flexible around people's schedules, even though more team members could increase flexibility.

Cons

Some of the worst, most processed food on earth. Everything from the produce, the non-perishables, frozen food, and commodities was expired, damaged, or of the worst processed, no-name brands you shouldn't trust. I worked a part time job as a closer/bagger, and the lack of adequate cleaning gear, safety precautions, and general hygiene made me never want to shop there. The only "reliable" item was beer or wine. Additionally, there was pressure on doing the most amount of work with the fewest amount of employees, which is never, ever a good business model. No benefits at all, no healthcare, discounts, or paid sick days.

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5.0
12 Mar 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Great salary and nice environment

Cons

No such thing as cons

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Grocery Outlet Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as an intern! We’re happy to hear that you had a great experience working with us. Please tell your friends!
3.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nearby, always had mandated breaks. Had a close friend death occur and recieved immediate time off and support from one manager.

Cons

Very little training given, minor mistakes at other companies equal write-ups here, inefficient retraining, and 2/3rds of upper management ignoring me and acting immature for my final week because I quit

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Grocery Outlet Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. We would encourage you to reach out to your local operations team to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors.
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