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alexlee.comRating based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Alex Lee
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Alex Lee get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Alex Lee give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
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.
How we know this
- 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Needs improving
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Most people worry about their hours
Do workers at Alex Lee worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
75% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Alex Lee workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
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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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Alex Lee managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Alex Lee?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Alex Lee feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Alex Lee?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
55% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Alex Lee 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 December 2024 and March 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Alex Lee recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Alex Lee?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Alex Lee’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Alex Lee is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
91% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Alex Lee ranks
Alex Lee ranks 16th to work for out of food wholesalers.
- 15 KeHE Distributors
- 16 Alex Lee
- 17 Restaurant Depot
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 22, 2025.
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 12 Alex Lee employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Alex Lee employees