Fresh & Easy Announces 10 Southern California Store Openings
Hiring Underway for More Than 210 Positions
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced plans to open ten stores in southern California early next year, bringing fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices to even more neighborhoods. The company expects to hire more than 210 employees for these stores and is currently accepting applications for positions on its website at www.freshandeasy.com/joinus.
Southern California stores opening early next year: |
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January 12th |
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El Cajon |
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February 9th |
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Lake Forest |
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Costa Mesa |
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San Diego |
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February 16th |
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Oceanside |
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Walnut Park |
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Ventura |
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February 23rd |
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Camarillo |
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San Dimas |
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March 30th |
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Long Beach |
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"We're thrilled we're able to create even more good paying jobs with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits every time we open another store," said Fresh & Easy's CEO, Tim Mason. "Our people are the most important part of our business and we look forward to growing our incredible team."
Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California and offer quarterly bonuses of up to 10% as well as a 401(k) with company match. The company believes everyone deserves access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare and provides all employees the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, which entitles everyone to vision, prescription drug, dental and medical coverage with Fresh & Easy paying at least 75%. Fresh & Easy has created more than 700 jobs this year and currently has more than 4,000 employees in California, Nevada and Arizona.
About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
Fresh & Easy operates more than 150 stores in California, Arizona and Nevada. In addition to fresh prepared meals, meats and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at unbelievably low prices. The grocer's popular fresh&easy brand products have no artificial colors or flavors, no added trans fats, no high-fructose corn syrup, and only use preservatives when absolutely necessary.
On average, Fresh & Easy stores use 30% less energy than a typical supermarket, which helps customers save money – and also helps the environment. Fresh & Easy uses LED lighting in external signs and freezer cases, offers customer recycling in every store, and uses advanced refrigeration and freezer units to cut back on energy usage. The company also recycles or reuses all of its display packaging, sending the majority back through its distribution center.
Fresh & Easy is a pilot member of the LEED Volume Certification Program, demonstrating its commitment to build sustainable buildings. The company has also voluntarily joined the California Climate Action Registry and The Climate Registry to disclose its greenhouse gas emissions. At its distribution center in Riverside, the company invested $13 million in a solar roof installation, which at 500,000 square feet is one of California's largest.
For more information about Fresh & Easy, visit www.freshandeasy.com. Also follow the company on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/fresh_and_easy and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/freshandeasy.
SOURCE Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
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