Pros
- the atmosphere is professional and positive - there is some flexibility in how a Perishables Assistant (PA) forms their duties, but the work day is generally routine; minimal surprises in work assignments.
Cons
- training provided by senior team members is not a consistent endeavor once initial training for the position has occurred. - learning does occur, but primarily at moments where continued training should have been part of the development process. - evaluations are performed yearly, with very little mentoring and professional development in between. - structured training is a rarity, but learning about the position will occur over time. - specifically applicable to the PA position, if a TMs background contains experience via a grocery store Produce Department, he/she will be disappointed in the operation of the pFresh concept – it is not a conventional produce/perishables department, nor functions as such; managing Gross Profit is not the focus.