JG Ross
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DismissJG Ross is a bakery chain based in Aberdeenshire. They sell products in their own stores and through supermarkets.
jg-ross.co.ukRating based on 19 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at JG Ross
Pay
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do JG Ross pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
90% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do JG Ross pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
90% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at JG Ross get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 do unpaid extra work
Do workers at JG Ross do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
90% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 JG Ross worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do JG Ross workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 are stressed
Is it stressful to work at JG Ross?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at JG Ross recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how JG Ross is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 JG Ross ranks
JG Ross ranks joint 278th to work for out of food and drink producers.
- 278= Kanes Foods
- 278= JG Ross
- 280 Planet Doughnut
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 19 April 2026.
JG Ross job reviews
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Best thing
Some of the staff
Worst thing
Unpaid extra hours of work
Customer assistant at JG Ross, July 2024
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Best thing
The pay
How close it is to homeWorst thing
A lot more hours throughout the week when only contacted for Saturday and I'm a student
Shop assistant at JG Ross, August 2022
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 10 JG Ross employees