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DismissBest Food Logistics is a supply chain and delivery company. They deliver food products to cafe and restaurants chains.
bestfoodlogistics.comBased on responses from 21 employees at Best Food Logistics.
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Best Food Logistics get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
82% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Best Food Logistics pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Best Food Logistics pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
74% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Best Food Logistics do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
91% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and June 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Best Food Logistics pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
42% of people are paid below the average pay for the type of work they do.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Best Food Logistics?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Best Food Logistics?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and June 2022.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Best Food Logistics managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
92% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Best Food Logistics workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Best Food Logistics workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
77% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Workplace
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Best Food Logistics?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Best Food Logistics get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and June 2022.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Best Food Logistics?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
41% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Best Food Logistics?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Best Food Logistics recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Best Food Logistics feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Best Food Logistics is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Best Food Logistics head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and June 2022.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
How Best Food Logistics ranks
Best Food Logistics ranks joint 43rd to work for out of logistics providers.
- 43= TNT
- 43= Best Food Logistics
- 51= FPS Distribution
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 3 July 2022.
Pay ranges at Best Food Logistics
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£11.60–15.72 per hour
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Best Food Logistics job reviews
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Best thing
Money
Worst thing
Lack of career progression training towards other job roles
No available jobs advertised internallyBest Food Logistics Warehouse operative, December 2019
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Best thing
The team. Pay and conditions.
Worst thing
It can be like herding drunk cats at times.
Best Food Logistics Warehouse operative, April 2021