DOWNEY - Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is now hiring for its new Downey store.The grocery store will employ approximately 20 to 30 people, hired "from the local neighborhood," the company said in a news release. Employees work at least 20 hours per week and receive healthcare and other benefits. Entry-level positions pay "well over" minimum wage with a potential quarterly bonus of up to 10 percent, the company said. Job applicants should go online to freshandeasy.com/PlaceToWork A grand opening date will be announced "in a couple of weeks," a company official said. As part of its grand opening, the company will donate $1,000 to a local non-profit organization. To nominate a charity, go to www.freshandeasy.com/goodneighbor. Nominations will be accepted until March 26.

********** Published: February 19, 2010 - Volume 8 - Issue 44