Stop & Shop Adding 600 Jobs In Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — Stop & Shop is adding 600 more j0bs to its Connecticut supermarkets, officials from the chain said Tuesday.

Counting stores in Western Massachusets, and in Westchester and Dutchess counties in New York, it translates to more than 1,000 positions in Stop & Shop's central region, spokeswoman Jennifer Brogan said. They are part-time positions, company officials said.

Job fairs at all stores will be set up from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, she said. Brogan said
"seven to eight" positions will be added to each store on average.

"We are eager to hire part-time associates who are looking for a job to serve as the building blocks to a rewarding career with a company that values people and hard work," said Rudy DiPietro, Stop & Shop's senior vice president of operations. "Stop & Shop is looking to add associates as it strives to improve the in-store experience for customers and provide even better service in area communities."

The available positions include those in the bakery, deli, grocery, produce, seafood and meat departments. There are also openings on the night crew, as well as for cashiers, porters and baggers, officials said.

The company plans to hire 600 associates in Connecticut, 250 associates in western Massachusetts, 250 associates in Westchester County and 50 associates in Duchess County, officials said.

The positions are for for 12-to-28 hours of work each week, officials said.

Part-time employees receive "competitive pay," paid training, "flexible schedules," a company discount, paid time off and "career advancement opportunities." Cashiers and baggers must be at least 16 years old and the other positions require applicants to be 18, officials said.

Interested applicants who are unable to visit a store in-person can apply online at https://stopandshop.reidsystems.com.