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Frito Lay Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Frito Lay job interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Tell me about a time you took ownership and made a real impact at work.

Your interviewer is curious about whether you take ownership of your commitments and how far you are willing to go to deliver on them. How you answer will potentially inform them of the pride you take in your work and how determined you are to ensure the success of yourself and your teams. "Frito-Lay trusts each team member to implement processes and communicate. We're a unified force. Throughout each level of the company, this way of working is important because each employee's role is important." Coming up with methods to increase productivity and efficiency and having the ability to perceive problems as opportunities makes for an ideal candidate.

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30 Frito Lay Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Frito Lay interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

Frito Lay is a subsidiary of Pepsico. Most positions available at Frito-Lay are in merchandising, delivery, warehouses, and the supply chain. Corporate positions are available through Pepsico under the name of that parent company. Frito Lay’s website offers a host of blogs and videos, which frequently include employee testimonials attesting to it being a great place to work and praising its comprehensive benefits. Uncommon in most industries, Frito Lay states that when a new employee is hired, there is no waiting period required to be eligible for health insurance benefits; their benefits are available on the job from day one.

The company, however, makes it very clear that their’s is a fast-paced working environment that is physically demanding. They also describe their employee culture and atmosphere as fun. Part of what they credit this to is what they call their ‘winning team culture.’ Yet that culture is reliant on their employees acting ‘like owners’ and building professional relationships with each other. They define these principles as being the core of what they do. “We’re a unified force. We all work together to provide consumers with the best snacks in the world.”

They invite hard workers to apply and state that their ideal candidates possess grit and determination and take pride in what they do every day. They are looking for employees who are honest, punctual, reliable, and record their time with accuracy. They emphasize that what you put into your work reflects the respect you have for your teams. “It’s about the Golden Rule, treat others as you’d like to be treated no matter what comes your way.” They are looking for employees who have a passion for results and are capable of exceptional teamwork and collaboration.

According to external employee reviews on what it is like to work there, their attendance policies are reportedly strict, and they evaluate performance based on merit, expecting every associate to perform to their full potential. To them, this means having a sense of belonging and a drive to continuously improve performance. To get faster, stronger, and better at your job and take pride in one’s work. They are looking for employees who are interested in going places within the company. They are looking for candidates who are open and curious to learning, stand behind Frito Lay’s products, and consider their brands as their favorite snacks.

These are the core aspects of the work culture at Frito Lay and what they are looking for in their ideal employees. Show up on time out of respect for your teams. Communicate with your teammates and leaders, and be prepared to work hard and keep at it until the job is done. Hard work, grit, loyalty, and determination are the qualities your interviewer will be on the lookout for. So these are the sides of yourself you’ll want to present in your interview with Frito Lay.

  • Accomplishment

    1. Tell me about a time you took ownership and made a real impact at work.

  • Accomplishment

    2. What is your greatest professional achievement so far?

  • Adaptability

    3. Would you be available to stay late and work weekends or overtime when needed?

  • Ask The Interviewer

    4. Do you have any questions for me?

  • Behavioral

    5. How would your co-workers describe you?

  • Capability

    6. What challenges do you expect in this role?

  • Career Goals

    7. Why are you currently seeking employment?

  • Career Goals

    8. Where would you like Frito Lay to take your career?

  • Career Goals

    9. Why Frito Lay?

  • Communication

    10. Would you consider yourself a good communicator?

  • Compatibility

    11. What do you know about Frito Lay?

  • Compatibility

    12. Which of our brands do you have in your kitchen?

  • Compatibility

    13. If you could have anyone over for dinner, who would it be, and what would you cook for them?

  • Conflict

    14. Can you share a time a conflict arose with someone you were working closely with?

  • Customer Service

    15. What does customer service mean to you?

  • Diligence

    16. We strive to help our employees create a healthy work/life balance. How do you balance life and work?

  • Diligence

    17. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be tardy or absent?

  • Direct

    18. How do you feel about undergoing a background check and drug screening?

  • Discovery

    19. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

  • Diversity

    20. How do you feel about working in a diverse and inclusive environment?

  • EQ

    21. What is your greatest strength?

  • EQ

    22. What is your greatest weakness?

  • Experience

    23. What can you do for Frito Lay?

  • Job Satisfaction

    24. What do you think you'll enjoy most about working in the food and beverage industry?

  • Job Satisfaction

    25. How can we motivate you on the job?

  • Leadership

    26. Can you give me an example of a time you showed initiative without being asked?

  • Leadership

    27. Do you have experience training others?

  • Leadership

    28. What kind of leadership skills do you have?

  • Stress

    29. Can you work in a high-paced, stressful environment?

  • Teamwork

    30. Tell me about a time your actions resulted in greater efficiencies of your team.

  • About the Author

    Before I was in management, there were positions I wasn’t sure I wanted to be hired for. I wasn’t convinced it was the right job for me. Despite this, some of those interviews resulted in job offers. Then, some jobs felt like the perfect fit. I went into those interviews feeling confident and commanding, believing I would get hired. Yet, I didn’t get hired for many of those jobs despite my confidence and swagger.

    Later in my management career, I learned there was more to it than being the right fit. I had my agenda, and my interviewee had theirs. When I sat down to interview someone, my goal was to check off all of my boxes. Is this person up to the job? Do they have the right skills? Does their character align with our values? Will they stick around and raise morale, strengthening our teams? What are their goals, aside from trying to land a job? Do they have leadership potential? What would this professional relationship look like?

    This is the key to mastering any interview - understanding each other’s goals and objectives. The cold reality is that your interviewer has sat down with countless candidates before and will sit across from countless more. Every one of them wants a job. But only a few of them check off all the interviewer’s boxes.

    If you are wondering how you could know what your interviewer is looking for, that’s easy. Most of it is posted all across their careers page. You just have to be on the hunt for those keywords that say it all. For Frito Lay, it’s physical hard work. Grit and determination. Punctuality and teamwork. Faster, stronger, better, and honest. These qualities aren’t unique to any one person. In fact, at some point, you have exhibited every one of these qualities.

    The secret formula for delivering a great interview is simple. Actions speak louder than words. If you present yourself sincerely and honestly in every answer, aligning these traits with their values, they will know you prepared thoughtfully. It shows you respect their time and take this opportunity seriously. Your words showcase the actions you took to get ready for your interview. It proclaims you have a strong work ethic. It explains why you are so confident and shows that your interview isn’t a performance but an accurate presentation of who you are as a person and a professional. This is the key to delivering a great interview, which gets you closer to hearing the words, ‘You’re hired.’

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