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2.17/5

Out of 6 Earth Fare reviews, 33% were positive.

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Overall rating
2.2
Work environment
2.3
Management
1.0
Diversity and inclusion
3.3
Career opportunities
3.7
Salary and benefits
2.0
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Pros of working at Earth Fare

20% off Fantastic coworkers Flexibility Work (in prepared foods) is enjoyable Little to no food waste

Cons of working at Earth Fare

As someone else said, management & corporate is EXTREMELY out of touch. They have ridiculous requests that significantly bog everyone down and put everyone on edge. Sometimes I have to stay several hours late to finish tasks as no one else is around to do them. Some days, there are way too many employees in my dept. Others one person works completely alone & gets swamped. The teens who live with their parents take all the hours + work and us who need the money to survive can’t pick any up. Management hires too many people for one department and not enough for another. Never properly stocked, always running out of things AND being talked to for a lack of prepared foods being out on shelves, despite a lack of ingredients in the first place. All equipment is extremely old and outdated, and in some cases dangerous. The sheer amount of plastic used is absurd! Same with other non-biodegradable items, despite being a healthy eco-friendly store.

Earth Fare benefits

Being able to take home B-grade/unsellable items. Love me some fresh but ugly food.

What do you like best about Earth Fare's CEO and the leadership team?

The management on a store/department level is really great. CEO & salaried individuals… Not so much. Profit margins are insane, and us on the bottom see none of it.

How would you improve Earth Fare's culture?

The “culture” in my store is great; however it would be much better if there were better behavior policies enforced for customers. They are exceedingly rude and sometimes outright racist and/or sexist, and are still “valued customers” despite this.

How did you prepare for the Earth Fare interview?

I researched my position’s specialty and, as I work in prepared foods, brought a small portfolio of previous work (non-professional) to show.

How does your compensation at Earth Fare compare to the industry average?

Compensation is generally average.

What's the diversity at Earth Fare like?

Diversity is great and there are plenty of people from different backgrounds. It shows that management in my store hires based on skill, as everyone in my department is skilled at their work and cares about it.

What brings you the most joy at Earth Fare?

I enjoy making people happy, aside from rude customers. I love making food to share with people and getting to see them enjoy it. I love being able to hang out with coworkers too, and managers have no issue with it as long as work quality does not decrease. They are pretty reasonable about it, though corporate is not.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Cons of working at Earth Fare

No training. No management/incorrect management for the type of store. Inconsistent hours.

Earth Fare benefits

No longer exist.

Pros of working at Earth Fare

None.

What do you like best about Earth Fare's CEO and the leadership team?

There is nothing to like. The best of those encountered were two-faced and would throw you under the bus without hesitation if it made them look better to their higher ups.

How would you improve Earth Fare's culture?

Replace the management team, bring in a professional team to implement training at all levels.

How did you prepare for the Earth Fare interview?

I walked in. My local Earth Fare is so short staffed as long as you can pass a drug screen, you will be hired. This, combined with a nearly 75% turnover rate.

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at Earth Fare

regular working schedule, utilizing my skill level

Cons of working at Earth Fare

lack of hours and leadership, Management does not have any direction or consistancey in what they do or how they mange.

Earth Fare benefits

none

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Earth Fare

Relationship with customers and employees, enjoyable job

Cons of working at Earth Fare

Work weekends, understaffed

Earth Fare benefits

Could try smoothies occasionally if you worked in the juice bar

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2019
Pros of working at Earth Fare

Associates at store level really pull together.

Cons of working at Earth Fare

Extremely poor staffing. Corporate is completely out of touch with day to day operations.

Earth Fare benefits

20% Discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023
Pros of working at Earth Fare

Customer interaction

Cons of working at Earth Fare

Poor management. Lack of leadership. Lack of training. Poor communication. No consistency regarding employee behabior

Earth Fare benefits

Flexibility. If that can be considered a perk?

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at Earth Fare

regular working schedule, utilizing my skill level

Cons of working at Earth Fare

lack of hours and leadership, Management does not have any direction or consistancey in what they do or how they mange.

Earth Fare benefits

none

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Earth Fare

Relationship with customers and employees, enjoyable job

Cons of working at Earth Fare

Work weekends, understaffed

Earth Fare benefits

Could try smoothies occasionally if you worked in the juice bar

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Earth Fare salaries

7.5
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The national average salary for an Earth Fare employee in the United States is $34,331 per year or $17 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $47,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $24,000 per year.

Earth Fare demographics summary

9.2
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Earth Fare financial performance

9.8
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