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Hiring process information for an interview at Safeway
To begin the employment process with Safeway, an applicant needs to create an online Safeway job account. Follow the proper steps as outlined by Safeway and list contact information, work history, education, and references. After completing the online submission process, applicants may wait up to two weeks to hear back from a hiring manager about scheduling a Safeway interview. If selected for a job interview, workers should arrive early and dress in business casual attire.
At the interview, prospective employees should expect to hear questions like: Why do you want to work at Safeway? What makes you a good candidate for the job? What do you consider good customer service? Potential store associates should provide positive answers and maintain proper eye-contact with the interviewer. Safeway looks to hire applicants with problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly. Demonstrate these skills by offering examples of past experiences when you tackled a challenge or had to learn something quickly. Make sure to tell the interviewer about the positive results your actions produced. After the interview, Safeway typically administers a drug test and background check.
Positions:
Safeway typically hires for the following positions:
Assistant Store Manager, Bakery Clerk, Cake Decorator, Cashier, Checker/Food Clerk, Courtesy Clerk, Dairy/Frozen Clerk, Deli Clerk, Delivery Driver, Doughnut Fryer, Meat Clerk, Meat Cutter, Pharmacy Help Desk Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Produce Clerk, Seafood Wrapper, Service Desk Shift Supervisor, Starbucks Clerk, Stocker, Store Manager
Application:
View the Safeway Application and apply for the Safeway job you want.
Possible Safeway Interview Questions:
Prepare for your interview by reviewing the questions below. Think about how you would answer these types of questions.
- What did you like / not like about your previous job?
- What hours are you available?
- Can you start right now?
- How flexible is your schedule?
- Why do you want to work with Safeway?
- How do you define customer service?
- What are some of the challenges a grocery store faces?
Common Interview Questions:
Most employers will ask some of these common interview questions and answers – review and be ready.
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- How much do they pay? Will they ask about salary expectations, if so what should I say?
- Does Safeway drug test?
- What about second interviews? When should you expect a call after the interview?
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I would love to work at Safeway! Every time I go there everyone is always smiling and they look like they are having a good time. I am 15 years old, Am I old enough to work at Safeway?
Krista, don’t think you would be. At least not near me. Pretty sure it’s 18 and older last time I checked here, or at least 16 and older. That would be something you’d need to check with your local Safeway about.
And Brittney, with almost any job you would need to cover up your tattoo and be free of any visible piercings.
I am 17, have not finished high school yet, applied online, they would not take resume in store. They called me a week later to interview me on the phone and set up a personal interview. I will get training as needed to be a cashier, I have previous experience working at McDonald and in a retail store. I would just dress cleanly and casually nice looking to the interview, your not applying to be a lawyer or anything. Im not sure if they do a drug test, and I know they do a criminal record check. I assume you can work there when your 15 as a bagger, but they are looking for people who can learn quickly, problem solve, are friendly, charismatic, dedicated and patient. They support multiple charities and are proud supporters of human rights, so they are a very multicultural, support woman and is just a friendly place.
I received a call from Safeway after applying online. I joined their site and send in my resume and filled out the application, as well as took a short test, asking “sort names alphabetically.” I never really had to do that before but I think I must have done well enough because I got a phone call a week later. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to call you. I tried to bring my resume directly into the store but they tell you to go online and do it there. Im going to call them back tomorrow and they will interview me over the phone, then hopefully set up an interview in person. I hope to get all the training I need and to continue working with Safeway for a long period of time.
I just had an interview with safeway.I was very excited to be interviewed the next day after calling a hiring rep. because I really wanted the job.I’m 53 and have alot of experience in all areas of a grocery store.I was being interviewed for the floral dept/bakery dept. I also have 1 year of floral exp. and even more exp.in the bakery dept., 20 years in cooking and catering.I was surprised when she said everyone starts at entry level . $7.25 an hour with a guarantee of 24 hours a week, maybe more. Also insurance after 90 hours.I’ve never heard of that ,maybe 90 days. And a 25 cent raise for every 400 hours worked. Well , if I work 24 hours a week it will take me 1 year to get up to 8 dollars an hour. And in the meantime,I’ll have to work 2 hours just to buy 1 gallon of milk and a loaf of bread after taxes.Shame on big corporations.You expect an employee to be willing to be at your beck-n-call .Days ,nights ,weekends and holidays, for high school wages. I’m pretty sure they would spread out the 24 hours over a 5 or 6 day work week also,so I wouldn’t even be able to work in another part time job.Safeway also does not pay holiday pay.People want to work .I want to work .I want to feel good about where I go to work, Corporations seem to want alot for a little. AGAIN, SHAME ON YOU. Even if this was a full time job @ that pay rate I can’t even be self sufficient. I’m very disappointed with Safeway.I will shop as little as possible at safeway because they don’t care about employee’s just themselves.Disappointed in RENO.
I have i tattoo on my arm . Could I still get a job at safeway. I would try and cover it up.
August 24th, 2010 at 1:53 amDo i need a high school deploma or Ged? To work at Safeway
October 13th, 2010 at 5:42 pmIt does ask if you have a high school diploma or GED when applying
October 18th, 2010 at 6:48 pmYou can be 14 yrs old to work at safeway as a bagger.
November 12th, 2010 at 12:30 amWork experience can take the place of a high shool diploma or GED in most jobs even Safeway.
December 8th, 2010 at 5:15 pmwhat kind of questions do they ask exactly in the interview?
January 27th, 2011 at 10:13 pmwhat should you wear to the interview?
March 28th, 2011 at 12:04 pmI am to interview with Safeway on Tuesday for the position of Store Manager over the phone. Can anyone tell me the process if i am selected for the next interview and what happens after that like online math test &, personality test etc. And what kind of questions do they ask in the interview. Just want to be prepared. Thank you.
April 28th, 2011 at 1:40 amhow long does it take for them to call you for an interview? (i just applied today for 3 openings on clerk courtesy) what days they usually call you?
June 17th, 2011 at 3:02 amI tried and tried to get to the employment application for Safeway It kept sending me in circles so I guess I wil go intothe store and try!
June 6th, 2011 at 4:11 pmThey also drug test and do a background check.
December 2nd, 2011 at 6:29 pmI would really like to work at Safeway. I am 15 years old. A sophomore in High School still, Although i will be Sixteen 6 Months from now. I’m a very responsible and a hard worker, & I’ve also had some experience dealing with grocery stores.
January 14th, 2012 at 3:27 pmDo you think i have a shot at being hired?
i would like to work at safeway because i can do anything that you hire me for. thank you
March 14th, 2012 at 7:57 pm