Does Ventura Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ventura Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ventura Foods. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ventura Foods?

52% of Ventura Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ventura Foods 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ventura Foods?

Machine Operator (16) , Production (10) , Production Supervisor (9) , Supervisor (6) , Production Worker (5) , QA Technician (5) , HR Manager (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Maintenance (4) , Maintenance Technician (4) , Manager (4) , Processor (4) , Logistics Coordinator (3) , Maintenance Supervisor (3) , Operator (3)

What are the pros of working at Ventura Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits starting day one." ((in 41 reviews)); "Pay was good but not great" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Ventura Foods has a great culture!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work environment and team bonding" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ventura Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and little family life" ((in 13 reviews)); "poor communication, out of touch upper management, no chance of advancement" ((in 9 reviews)); "No work/life balance for new hires as you WILL be working 7 days a week." ((in 7 reviews)); "No training whatsoever!" ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management (director and up) lacks diversity and does not represent the body of the company holistically." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ventura Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ventura Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ventura Foods in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ventura Foods locations?

Brea , Chambersburg , Birmingham , Saginaw , Ontario , Saint Joseph , Waukesha , Bremen , Fort Worth , Savannah , Opelousas , Albert Lea , Thornton , Dallas , Irvine , Orange , Visalia , Duluth , Portland , Salem , Atlanta , Port St Lucie , Tarrant City , Gardendale , South Holland , Easton , Brooklyn , New York , Arlington , Columbus

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Ventura Foods reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(387 total reviews)

Christopher (Chris) Furman

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Ventura Foods has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 387 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ventura Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

387 reviews

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Great place to work

Qa manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive attitudes Professional Welcoming Good People Structured day to day

Cons

Takes some time to get into the groove and figure out everything that needs to be done. There are a lot of timelines to learn and get in rhythm with.

Ventura Foods Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your review! It’s wonderful to know that you’re having a great employment experience and that our efforts to create a great workplace are resonating with you. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and motivates us to continue improving. Thanks again for being a part of Building Extraordinary Together!

1.0

Feb 24, 2016

Poor Overall Management

Plant management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Biweekly paycheck was on time.

Cons

Poor management throughout company especially at the Brea corporate office. They make decisions that have a negative impact on local plant operations and when challenged, they threaten to fire you. Human Resources department is a joke. Lots of over-educated thugs that could care less about employee relation issues. Company is sinking fast. Lots of turnover at key management positions. No feeling of stability or employment nor future career development.

1.0

Jul 1, 2014

Terrible, a joke, unorganized, comical at how things are run and handled.

Purchasing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

NONE. Any person with an education that can find another job will not stay one week at this place.

Cons

You feel like you are the most intelligent person there bc everyone is so ignorant and LAZY.

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Jobs at Ventura Foods

Quality Compliance Supervisor