Fresh & Easy to Open Store in Sylmar

Grocery market chain Fresh & Easy has chosen Sylmar as one of several California communities to receive new stores, the El Segundo-based company announced. The company plans to open nine stores in California in September and to hire more than 180 employees. “We are excited to continue opening stores and hiring in new neighborhoods throughout California,” said Fresh & Easy CEO Tim Mason. The Sylmar store is set to open Sept. 8. Other new stores are planned for Rosemead, Oxnard, Signal Hill, Oceanside, San Diego, Fresno and Clovis. Pay for entry-level positions at the stores start at $10 an hour in California. The jobs offer quarterly bonuses of up to 10 percent, along with a 401(k) plan with company match. The company also gives all employees the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, giving everyone access to vision, prescription drug and medical coverage with the company paying at least 75 percent of the cost. Jessica Selva