EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market released details of the hiring and staffing of its first six stores located in Los Angeles, Anaheim, West Covina, Arcadia, Hemet and Upland. These Southern California stores are set to open on November 8th.
Fresh & Easy had nearly 1,000 applicants applying for 170 positions in the first six stores.
Some other highlights from the recruiting and staffing of these stores include:
Over 50% of store employees live within 3 miles of the [image-nocss] stores, in the local neighborhoods.
All store employees are working over 20 hours and are eligible for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage.
Over 40% of store employees are full time.
Three store employees have already been promoted to management-level positions based on outstanding performances
"We are delighted our recruitment efforts have been so well received," said Simon Uwins, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market chief marketing officer. "Our store positions offer competitive salaries, rewards and benefits. Based on the number of applicants we've had for our first six stores, it is clear our neighbors are interested in working with us."
Fresh & Easy found employees consistently rank pay, health care, retirement savings and paid time off as the most valuable components in a rewards program. The company's rewards package includes these four critical elements and more.
Entry-level positions at Fresh & Easy start at $10 an hour in California, with similarly competitive salaries in Arizona and Nevada. All positions include a quarterly bonus of up to 10%. The company intends all store employees will work more than 20 hours a week and receive affordable healthcare including medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage, with Fresh & Easy paying at least 75% of the cost, and a qualifying period of 90 days.
Fresh & Easy is also offering employees a 401-K retirement plan, with company match. All employees receive life-skills training, which supports not only their performance at work but also their personal success at home and in the community.
Fresh & Easy is a company of Tesco, the UK's largest retailer and one of the world's leading international retailers. Tesco operates over 3,200 stores across 12 countries and employs more than 400,000 people.
The company plans to open 100 Fresh & Easy sites, described as smaller, convenient grocery stores in the West by the end of 2008.
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