A helpful smile in every isle? Not likely. - Deli Clerk, Meat Cutter, Checker and Sacker Hy-Vee Employee Review

2.0
11 June 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A good place to build 'people skills' and learn how to interact with customers face to face. The customer interaction is usually friendly, and tips (while not technically accepted) may be presented to the employee based on performance. There are plenty of areas to train in (Meat Counter, Dairy, Customer Service, etc.) and generally mediocre compensation for the work expected. It is a good first job.

Cons

There is a lack of competitive compensation, accompanied by poor management and poor employee morale. Depending on the department, there can be a lot of personal dramatic issues and story telling. Also, there is a sever lack of 'creativity' required for any position in any department. Usually any new ideas are frowned upon unless your manager comes up with them.

Explore other reviews about Hy-Vee

5.0
3 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed my coworkers and the management of the store. There were a handful of people who worked there at the time who weren't necessarily my favorite, but overall the team was good.

Cons

There we no significant cons. The pay is not the highest, but these are mainly entry level jobs.

5.0
2 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hy-Vee is a great company that truly cares about the communities we serve. Our 14 fundamentals drive both the customer and employee experience, guiding how we treat and serve our customers and each other. Leadership actively seeks employee feedback and uses it to drive meaningful change across all locations. There is a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities in many different areas of the company from retail to supply chain, IT, marketing, and so many more. obust employee benefits include tuition assistance for degrees, certifications, and foundational learning at little to no cost to employees, and the company focuses on promoting from within for most leadership roles.

Cons

As a 24/7 retail business, scheduling can be demanding in some roles — though the variety of positions means there's flexibility to find the right fit. With a large, decentralized workforce spread across hundreds of locations, consistent employee communication is an ongoing area of focus and improvement.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All