Hilton Food Group
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hiltonfoodgroupplc.comBased on responses from 15 employees at Hilton Food Group.
About jobs at Hilton Food Group
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Hilton Food Group pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
79% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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.
The new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Hilton Food Group get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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 don’t get sick pay
Do Hilton Food Group pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
80% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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 Hilton Food Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Hilton Food Group worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Hilton Food Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Hilton Food Group?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
77% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Hilton Food Group managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% 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 June 2020 and February 2023.
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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Hilton Food Group?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
71% 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 June 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Hilton Food Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Hilton Food Group get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
93% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Hilton Food Group?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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 enjoy their job
Do people at Hilton Food Group enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and March 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Hilton Food Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Hilton Food Group?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Hilton Food Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% 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 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Hilton Food Group 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
85% 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 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Hilton Food Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and March 2023.
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.
How Hilton Food Group ranks
Hilton Food Group ranks joint 31st to work for out of food and drink producers.
- 31= Branston
- 31= Hilton Food Group
- 31= Albert Bartlett
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 31 May 2023.
Hilton Food Group job reviews
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Best thing
The people that aren’t management
Worst thing
The management
Hilton Food Group Team leader, July 2022
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Best thing
the social aspect
Worst thing
the rushes
Hilton Food Group Food and beverage assistant, May 2022
Handy to know
What contracts are people on?
Based on 14 Hilton Food Group employees
How are people paid?
Based on 15 Hilton Food Group employees