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Festival Foods

Grocery Stocker

October 2021 - August 2023 • Hugo, MN

What I liked

My coworkers and the job itself

What I wish was different

More flexible hours

Advice

A job you like is a job you are engaged in
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Cashier

September 2019 • Appleton, WI

What I liked

The hours were very flexible to work around my busy schedule

What I wish was different

Advice

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Grocery stocker

March 2016 • Marshfield, WI

What I liked

Good coworkers

What I wish was different

Management doesn't listen to you

Advice

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Deli Clerk

April 2019 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

I like that the job is fast pace.

What I wish was different

I wish some people were nicer to work with and the environment wasn't as negative.

Advice

None.
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Cake decorator

July 2015 - August 2018 • Onalaska, WI

What I liked

The ability to be creative while working in food service

What I wish was different

The scheduling process, I didn’t get the amount of hours desired

Advice

Wear good shoes as you will be on your feet and be ready for manual labor elements to this job
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Bakery Evening Supervisor

February 2018 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

I really like the flexibility I get with my hours in the bakery, they've always been really accommodating and willing to work with me and the hours I have available.

What I wish was different

Almost every night I closed the bakery I was working by myself with minimal help from the shift managers when they could afford the time. They couldn't/wouldn't hire anyone new to allow more than one closer per night so all of the stress and responsibilities went to one person. This meant I never knew if I could get out on time (rarely) or 10-60mins late. I wish there had been more support in those terms.

Advice

Every situation is what you make of it. Even though closing by myself was difficult and often times presented challenges, the more I welcomed the challenge and did as much as I could to help the bakery as a whole with a good attitude, the more I enjoyed my job. Attitude is everything, and effort, even if you don't get everything done in the end, makes it worth it anyways.
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Customer Service Representative

June 2016 • Menasha, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Even though this isn't an internship experience, having a real job and getting accustomed to working with others and building communication skills is important to have. This job helped me to get a Co-Op coming up next semester with Kimberly Clark.
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Grocery Stocker

June 2019 • Marshfield, WI

What I liked

Not a whole lot

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

Please don't work here
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Customer Service Representative

October 2014 • Suamico, WI

What I liked

I have worked there for five years now, and they are very willing to adapt my schedule to what I need. They are also great about making sure that I can come back for school breaks. They also help me pay for college.

What I wish was different

I really enjoyed the work. I wish that management had a little more involvement in getting to each of us, even though we are only around for a few months out of the year.

Advice

I would always advise to be honest with your supervisor. They are more willing to help you than you think they are.
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Hot Bar Cook

July 2017 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

The freedom to use whatever ingredients we had in the kitchen/freezer/cooler to make a buffet for customers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had found a better summer job. The pay is small for the amount of responsibility and labor placed on the hot bar cook.

Advice

Time management skills are a must.
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Customer Service Representative

April 2016 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

Engaging with costumers and being part of great work team

What I wish was different

Communication on behalf of management

Advice

Great way to build social skills
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Community Involvement Intern

May - August 2019 • De Pere, WI

What I liked

I liked that I got to explore a different avenue of the public relations industry that people don't often think about. I got really close with my team, and it was cool to work behind the scenes for a company I grew up with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

June 2018 • Suamico, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Higher pay, more hours

Advice

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Cashier

April 2018 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

Love the environment and how flexible they are with hours

What I wish was different

More morning hours less nighttime hours

Advice

It is a great experience if you’re looking to meet many people your own age and looking to become more involved in your community and outgoing.
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Deli Clerk

June 2018 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Finding people you want to work with is a great help in finding a good job. I was fortunate to work with some really great people in my time at festival foods so far.
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Bakery Associate

October 2017 - August 2018 • Oshkosh, WI

What I liked

During school, I worked part time hours and full time hours during breaks/summer. In the bakery department, their work culture has teamwork virtues. Picking up after another but also holding them accountable as well. What I liked the most was taking on new responsibilities. I was a packager and I volunteered to become the part time donut ice, who starts at 2 am-10 am. It’s independent work so all that you do is on you, which is nice because you can be proud of the work you’ve done.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a branch store in the Milwaukee area so I could’ve transferred to it. But there isn’t so, unfortunately, I had to put in my notice.

Advice

Making sure the customers are well taken care of is great, but never forget to take care of the team. Make sure they’re voices aren’t heard and that they have all they need to perform efficiently.
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Deli Clerk

May 2018 • De Pere, WI

What I liked

I really liked the fun and enjoyable work atmosphere and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

Nothing really...

Advice

Just do your job and you'll do well
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Customer Service Representative

September 2014 • Appleton, WI

What I liked

Flexible Hours!

What I wish was different

Advice

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