Good first job, but wouldn't want a career there. - Anonymous employee Hy-Vee Employee Review

2.0
6 Jan 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Meet lots of people, make friends, learn some new things. Most of the other employees were pretty friendly and helpful. Paid breaks.

Cons

Low pay, most people start at minimum wage. No overtime, unless you get paid salary, then overtime is pretty much required. I was told we were supposed to get a 25 cent raise every six months, but I never got one the year and a half that I worked there. Even when I asked about a raise to HR and management, they always said they'd get back to me. On top of the lousy pay, you have to deal with a lot of ignorant, angry, and impatient customers.

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5.0
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Pros

Low stress, good pay, friendly coworkers

Cons

Management can be toxic at times

5.0
2 June 2026
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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.

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