Great place to work for high school and college students - Checker Hy-Vee Employee Review

4.0
12 Jan 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The customers and my co-workers are mostly friendly and easy to work with. During breaks and summers, I get as many hours as I want which is nice for me. Most of the assistant managers are easy to work with and they make sure that you are being sent on your break on time and usually don't keep you any longer than your shift and usually I get off on time. It is a friendly environment most of the time.

Cons

The only thing that I don't like is the check-out system that checkers use because it is inconvenient to both the checker and the customers. I really think that the systems need to be updated. For example in order for the customer to see their discount taken off, we have to click the enter/total button in order for the customer and the checker to see that it worked properly. It would be more convenient if the discount could be taken off right away so that customer doesn't get upset right away. Another thing about the check-out system is that it would be easier if fuel saver items would be highlighted for the checker to see so that if I customer asks if an item is a fuel saver, we (the checkers) can answer them off the bat instead of telling them to wait until they get the receipt. It makes it very stressful for both the checker and the customer when something that is suppose to be a fuel saver item doesn't ring up right and we don't find out until after the transaction is over. It would make it more easier and more efficient if we could be notified right away so we can get the problem solved right away.

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5.0
3 Feb 2026
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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 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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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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