Coworker
(Female, Age 23) from St Paul, MN
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Coworker |
|---|---|
| Salary | $21,395 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 33 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | St Paul, MN |
| Years Experience | 4 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Worldwide furniture company.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I cook, clean, manage waste, cashier, and conduct monthly inventory.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
3 weeks vacation, sick leave, personal holiday pay, 401k, health and dental
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Most of the time I work with others, but I do have projects where I work alone as well. I like the change of pace this offers.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Kitchen with the occasional office work
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 4
Benefits: 3
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 2
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | |
| 8am to 9am | I start work by turning on the lights, the ovens, the dough proofer and then filling the buffet wells with water. I take the prepped cinnamon bun dough out of the refrigerator, if it is ready it will go into the oven, if not, it will go into the proofer. Cinnamon buns are the focus of this hour. If I have time I will turn on the soda machine or put the chairs down. |
| 9am to 10am | I should have enough cinnamon buns to bring up to the restaurant by 9:15. So I empty my ovens temporarily and bring enough trays upstairs to cover what will be sold for breakfast. I then start my register for the day. By 9:30 I will start the hot dogs in the buffet wells and then I restart baking. All packaged cinnamon buns will be out for customers to grab and go by 10am. |
| 10am to 11am | Coworker #1 comes in. We start prepping the samples for the day. Right now this includes brewing tea, but we have also put out cold drinks, cookies, biscuits or even salmon. During this time we also take customers orders, work with the grocery store items and are still prepping cinnamon buns. |
| 11am to 12pm | Customers have picked up a bit, but in my free time I start cleaning one of the two frozen yogurt machines, this is done bi-weekly. The whole machine is taken apart at this time and placed in back to soak. One of us will make a run out to clean the tables and the soda stations. There may be time for some light dishes. |
| 12pm to 1pm | Coworker #2 comes in, they are scheduled in the grocery store, but this still provides enough relief that I can go on my lunch break. I wipe down counters and soda stations if time permits. |
| 1pm to 2pm | Coworker #3 comes in. I clean the frozen yogurt machine parts and wash the dishes. Coworker #2 goes on lunch. |
| 2pm to 3pm | Coworker #1 does the food prep for the night while I put the frozen yogurt machine back together. Coworker #3 mans the register and I help if it gets busy. |
| 3pm to 4pm | I go to the office to fill out the waste log for the week. I calculate the total waste and total spent on sampling. It is then posted to show other coworkers how we can improve. After I am done I will close out my register and leave for the day. |
| 4pm to 5pm | |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Referral
What was the application process?
Electronic Application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had two individual interviews
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
It was four years ago, but I’m sure they asked all the generic questions. “How have you saved the company money?” “When have you had to face a difficult situation and what did you do?” etc.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, the training was fun
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, I’ve had a lot of different training over the course of the years, currently I’m working with my managers to learn more about their job.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
It was fine then, but I’m no longer satisfied. If I want a manager position, I feel I will need a degree.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Fill out an applications and be willing to learn.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Social skills for sales and working with customers/coworkers, being able to multitask, computer skills
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I’m getting my BS in Management right now.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I love working for an environmentally conscientious company who are also pro-coworker.
What are your current career goals?
Right now I am in the process of applying for a “Team Leader” position. But I’m flexible and have been applying to any that open up across the country.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I can’t wait to be a manager!
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Sales assistant | Six months | 11150 | Commission based sales. There were few customers, little benefits and the commute was awful. |
| Prior Job 2 | Kitchen assistant | Two years | 4680 | P/T minimum wage job with great people working for a charity organization. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
2 | MCTC | n/a |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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