Five Guys Cashier/Prep Cook reviews

2.0

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Jerry Murrell

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2.0
Jul 12, 2014

Okay for a bit

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Pros

Free food, listen to jams. I really didn't mind cooking or putting meals together, just not my passion.

Cons

For me, unreliable coworkers, sexist managers, unreasonable scheduling. I burnt myself one day and we had no first aid kit. Smell like garbage and covered in grease after every shift

3.0
Jun 5, 2014
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Pros

I loved the crew I was working with. You learn to bond with people quickly and to work as a team, at least I did as this was my first job. It is an assembly line after all. If you are under 18 you will receive breaks, but there are little benefits besides that. I worked here for almost a year and a half and didn't get a raise until a month before I quit. Please note: you must be willing to work hard. Lunch and dinner hours can be hectic and a lot of the equipment tends to malfunction, specifically the Coke machines. You must have a good memory and be willing to tend to a customers' needs even if you are in the middle of something else. The biggest pro is probably getting free food at the end of every shift (after working 5+ hours only)

Cons

I worked very hard here and did not receive a raise until I needed to quit. Things can get crazy around lunch and dinner and it is important that you remain fast-paced. Forget smoke breaks or eating breaks. If you're lucky you can sneak a few fries into the back. There is little room for growth or improvement. Often I saw people scraped off the streets that they would train into managers, rather than taking a current employee who knows what they are doing and turning them into a manager. They also are not flexible at all, so good luck taking time off without being threatened with termination.

4.0
Apr 3, 2013

Grease

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Pros

Easy to learn tasks and good on the job training. You learn how to grill a mean burger and make amazing fries. They'll also hire just about anyone, even if you're still in highschool.

Cons

Have to learn self control for when it comes to food. Saw several co-workers pack on some delicious pounds. The pay was minimum wage but then again what job(with no prior experience needed) doesn't pay the same?

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