Fresh & Easy Creating More Jobs as Applications Pour In

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced plans to hire over 250 additional store employees this month as a part of its continued expansion. The company also announced it received over 14,000 applications last month, a 30 percent increase from July.

Fresh & Easy's pay and benefits package has been remarkably well-received by job seekers -- for every store position hired the company has received nearly 72 applications. The company currently employs more than 2,600 people at its stores, distribution center and company headquarters.

"It is amazing so many people want to work with us and value the quality jobs we are creating. We have a remarkable team of exceptional employees," said Tim Mason, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market CEO. "We are excited to expand our team by creating even more local jobs in the months to come."

Entry-level positions at Fresh & Easy start at $10 an hour in California, with similarly competitive salaries in other states, and include a quarterly bonus of up to 10 percent. The company provides the opportunity for all employees to work at least 20 hours per week, which entitles them to comprehensive and affordable healthcare, including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage, with Fresh & Easy paying at least 75 percent. Fresh & Easy also offers employees a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additionally, over half of the company's store employees live within three miles of where they work.

This week, the company will open its 82nd and 83rd store in Las Vegas, NV and Moreno Valley, CA.

About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh & Easy markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. In addition to fresh, prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at everyday low prices. All Fresh & Easy own-brand products contain no artificial colors or flavors, no added trans fats, and only use preservatives when absolutely necessary.

Fresh & Easy currently has 81 stores open in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at http://www.freshandeasy.com.

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