Grocer is opening two stores in Kern County on Dec 3rd BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Nov. 5
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood
Market today announced it will open its first two stores in Bakersfield on
December 3, 2008. Fresh & Easy currently has five announced locations in Kern
County. The first stores opening are:
-- Olive & Jewetta
-- Panama & Stine
The additional three announced sites in Kern County include:
-- Highway 46 & Griffith - Wasco
-- Brimhall & Jewetta - Bakersfield
-- Cecil & High - Delano
"At Fresh & Easy, we offer fantastic products at incredible prices so you
don't have to compromise on what you feed your family," said Fresh & Easy CEO
Tim Mason. "We look forward to bringing great jobs and quality, affordable
food to neighborhoods in Kern County."
All Fresh & Easy products have no added trans fats, no artificial colors
or flavors and only use preservatives when absolutely necessary. The
company's kitchen produces fresh items daily such as Beef Lasagna, Lemon
Cilantro Hummus, fresh pastas, sandwiches and sushi. Stores also carry
everything customers need from shaving cream to their favorite brand name
cereals, right in one easy-to-shop location.
Fresh & Easy will present a donation to a local non-profit organization as
part of the store opening celebrations. Over the past few weeks, the company
has been receiving nominations from the neighborhood
(http://www.freshandeasy.com/goodneighbor) for an organization to receive a
$1,000 contribution. Opportunities to submit nominations end next week. The
store's new employees will vote on submissions and choose the winner to be
named at the opening day celebrations.
Each Fresh & Easy location will employ 20 to 30 people, and intends to
hire from the local neighborhood. The company provides the opportunity for
all employees to work at least 20 hours, which entitles them to comprehensive
healthcare and competitive benefits. Entry-level positions will pay well over
the minimum wage, starting at $10 an hour in California, with a potential
quarterly bonus of up to 10% on top.
Fresh & Easy has committed to building LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certified buildings, recycling or reusing all shipping
and display materials and using environmentally friendly trailers to transport
food. The company also invested in one of California's largest solar roof
installation on its distribution center.
More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found
at http://www.freshandeasy.com.
SOURCE Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
