Yummly reviews

4.5

79% would recommend to a friend

(60 total reviews)
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Andrew Grose

88% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Yummly has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 60 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Yummly employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologia da informação industry (3.9 stars).

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60 reviews
5.0
Sep 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Where do I begin? When I first read the reviews I was skeptical. I didn't think it was possible to rank so high on Glassdoor. I then pursued a position at Yummly and couldn't be happier to be a part such a unique family. It is very rare and difficult to find a workplace where your views and hard work are appreciated. I am yet to meet anyone that does not extend a helping hand. The 'No Jerk Policy' is really a thing, so jerks/narcissists/know it alls, need not apply. Management respects feedback and they do everything in their power to ensure that the teams' needs are met. Compensation is competitive, while the 401K plan is one of the best I've ever come across. As a subsidiary of Whirlpool, deep discounts are offered on appliances from the family of brands including KitchenAid and Jenn-Air. Work life balance is truly a thing here. I could seriously keep going!

Cons

Like with many small companies, there may be times when you need to step up and handle tasks that may not fall under your job description. I honestly don't even see this is a con, as it gives me a chance to learn other skills.

2.0
Aug 9, 2019

Chasing A Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow

Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are nice. The people generally are nice but do feel clicky. The location is awesome with the office feeling open and encouraging team work. The free food and drinks. The unlimited vacation. The unlimited alcohol.

Cons

My biggest challenge with the company is the vision. I think they are trying too hard to be something that they are not going to be. Sure there is a lot of very smart people working there but what good will that be if they lack direction. The CEO is kind but lacks vision and leadership skills that will take the company to where it needs to be. There is not a clear goal to what Yummly should be and a strong voice leader to get the company there so the teams are running in different directions creating diversions. More and more smart people will see this realization and leave unfortunately and they are losing some good people already. They need a leader that can take charge from the parent company and take it to the next level. It's clearly time for Yummly to grow up and take their product more seriously. Outside of that, while people are nice it's a very bro environment. You're pretty much out if you don't fit into one of those environment. And is it normal for the CEO to tell people write a positive review on Glassdoor so they can get the "Best Place To Work'" award? Makes me wonder about all the other great reviews.

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Yummly Response
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Thank you so much for your candid feedback. We want all potential candidates and people interested in the company to see all perspectives from current and former employees (whether positive or negative). We certainly agree that Yummly has a talented, smart group of people who are committed to working hard, respecting others, and launching great products. We believe that this team is committed to developing a shared vision for a successful future and executing well to make this company the best platform for home cooking. Our core values, as outlined in the Yummly Culture Deck on our careers page, are explicit in welcoming a diversity of ideas, styles, and approaches at work while firmly adhering to our “no jerks policy.” We appreciate your perspective on the need to own and shape our relationship with our parent company. We have continued to build a strong working relationship with the goal of building world-class products. We strive every day to hear and meet the needs of our talented team to do their job well, to meet the aspirations of our parent company, and most importantly, to continue to innovate to our customer needs. Both Whirlpool and Yummy are committed to gender equality both in words coming from the top leadership at Whirlpool (see CEO Marc Bitzer sharing his perspective on gender equality) and actions (Yummly hosting events such as Girl Geek meet-ups). A diverse set of perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences from our team, as well as our parent company, help to bring out the best in the output of our work. Yummly is a special place in that we value our culture and people. If you are to ever visit again, you will see this in our culture, diversity, and daily interactions executing on our ambitious vision. We will never stop learning how to improve and will always support a diverse environment where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves.
5.0
Jun 14, 2019

Yummly alum for life

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I started at Yummly in the very early days and stayed 2 years post-acquisition by Whirlpool. I love this company so much...the people, the product, the autonomy and respect given to all. I'm only leaving because after almost 9 years, it is time for me to explore an opportunity in a totally different industry. Yummly is fantastic place for career growth and development. The culture, people, and work environment are like none other and the organization is very flat. They are working on a diverse set of products and advanced technologies (machine learning, IoT, etc), so the work is always really exciting. The people are the best mix of intelligent, hard-working, kind, and compassionate. The leadership team is an extremely well rounded group who are extremely approachable and transparent about every change (both the good and the not so good). The culture is extremely food-centric, so there's always someone testing a recipe, talking about the new restaurant they tried, sharing tips about the best new beers etc. The benefits are as good as they come. Unlimited PTO, generous 401k matching, deep discounts on appliances etc. Generally very good work life balance across teams.

Cons

You get tons of autonomy here, so if you need micromanagement and constant guidance, it may not be the place for you.

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