Do workers at Kroger get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks. 77% of people say they get paid breaks. Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Does Kroger pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick. 81% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work. Based on data from 139 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

At Kroger, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation. 48% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick. Based on data from 283 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Kroger?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance. 51% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance Based on data from 278 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Kroger?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off. 36% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Kroger affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay. 90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay Based on data from 262 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Kroger?

Most people get paid time off work. 77% of people say they get paid time off. Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time. 63% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time. 28% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time. 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time. 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time. Based on data from 300 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers at Kroger worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours. 37% of people report they worry about getting enough hours. Based on data from 302 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do Kroger workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work. 52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work. Based on data from 268 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Kroger workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts. 56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to. Based on data from 214 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Kroger?

Some people find it hard to get time off. 38% of people report it’s hard to get time off. Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do Kroger managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute. 73% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute. Based on data from 278 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Kroger spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time. 17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for. Based on data from 276 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Kroger?

Some people find it hard to take sick days. 50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick. Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Is a Kroger job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying. 67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying. Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is working at Kroger good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work. 51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work. Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Kroger feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers. 67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers. Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Kroger get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption. 67% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption. Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Kroger?

Most people feel stressed here. 79% of people say they often feel stressed at work. Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Kroger enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job. 49% of people report they don’t enjoy their job. Based on data from 375 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Kroger recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team. 66% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend. Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Kroger?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started. 39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here. Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Kroger?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here. In the last year, 58% of people report not being given support to advance their career here. Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do people think Kroger’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work. 89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work. Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Kroger is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing. 58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole. Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2026 and August 2026.

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Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025

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Supermarkets and grocery stores

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10,000+ Employees

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Cincinnati, OH, US

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thekrogerco.com

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5.9

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