trying to improve --but going the wrong way - Anonymous employee Chefwear Employee Review

1.0
Mar 22, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

it is an 8-5 job Monday- Friday. Use to be a great place to work .dress code was casual, everyone could wear blue jeans and were comfortable especially going in and out of a warehouse. Once was a great place.One great thing is all hourly employees are always wiling to help each other. We do what we can to support each other and to stay away from newCEOthat is in charge. No one wants to work for her , she is very degrading and mean to those beneath her. Others in management are wonderful and supportive. If we ever lose our managers or hr -Chefwear will have to close it's doors. Some mgrs. understand that we need to get the right people in the right positions--not just fill positions with warm bodies. Hoping Chefwear goes back to the old dress code for ALL employess not just make a few have to dress up, Then the employees doing the work will be more comfortable. Employees work better and harder when they are treated fairly and comfortable. Bring company back to that Chefwear Family feeling. Where management really cares about the employees

Cons

New person in charge of company is not a good choice .She is slowing tearing down all that was good about Chefwear. She does not know how to speak to people, She is very critical and comes across that she knows more than anyone else. She talks down to those even close to her age!! Most employees try to stay out of her path. She now has changed the casual dress code(which only effects some not all employees) She makes most employees very uncomfortable. Many are looking for different employment. There is no one know to go to talk to .Most employees are unhappy with her being in charge--she has no idea how to read an spreadsheet let alone run a company. I feel she is going to be the downfall of Chefwear,.The owners should really open their eyes and ears. Listen to any employee that will speak with them, which is another issue because most feel you can not tell owners the truth about how you feel because they go back to the person in question, And that will make your life miserable.

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5.0
Nov 21, 2014
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Pros

I very much love working for this company. It is a very relaxed environment and everyone is very friendly. People are willing to help within a drop of a hat. We all work together to make sure that the customer is happy with the product that is sent to them. It is truly great seeing and being part of a team orientated company! This company also strives for the very best and to make sure the absolute best people are on board. I also love that it is a very family orientated company!

Cons

It can be a bit cold in Chicago..

3.0
Mar 22, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

New CEO has made some dramatic but much needed changes. He can not change 20 years of bad in only a few years. He has a great open door policy and is easy to talk to. When you speak with him--you get the feeling he is really listening and things will get done.Love working for Chefwear just don't think people should be in the positions that they are in. Good to see more of the ownrs--hoping they see the changes that need to be made-out with the old and in with the new

Cons

Titles were handed out to people with no training and no mgmt or people skills.People are not qualified for their positions or the positions are really not needed.Most employees have love pride and respect for Chefwear. However there are still many employees that love the company and will give 100+ % and still have pride. Just waiting for more changes to be made.

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