ROCHESTER, NY – Wegmans officials have officially announced when the company’s two grocery stores in Midlothian and Short Pump will open in 2016.
“These are the first stores to open during the company’s 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans Midlothian, a 115,000 square-foot supermarket, will open at Stonehenge Village Shopping Center on Sunday, May 22,” officials said in a news release. “The company’s Short Pump store, a 120,000 square-foot supermarket, is set to open at West Broad Marketplace on Sunday, August 7.”
Hiring and training are taking place for both locations and the company is accepting applications for a number of part-time customer service and culinary positions. Additionally, “select full-time openings” remain for chefs, line cooks, and restaurant service jobs. Applicants shouldapply online or call 1-877-WEGMANS for more information.
“Now is the time to apply. Although our stores won’t open for several months, we bring new employees on board quickly in order to provide best-in-class training,” Wegmans Human Resources Manager Heather Gole said. “We’re known for putting employees first, offering competitive pay and benefits, and flexible scheduling.”
Company officials said the two locations will employ about 550 people and 500 of those workers will be hired locally.
Additionally, the new stores will feature The Pub by Wegmans, a full-service family restaurant within the store.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.wegmans.com/careers, or call 1-877-WEGMANS (934-6267) for more information. Applications are not accepted at the stores or construction sites, nor are interviews conducted there.
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