PARSIPPANY — While many retailers are closing their doors by choice or state order to contain the spread of coronavirus, supermarkets are looking to hire for a variety of short-term positions.
King's Food Markets and ShopRite both announced they are looking to hire employees on Wednesday.
"We need additional help to get through the crisis and are hoping that our open positions will help offset the tremendous layoffs that the hospitality and retail sectors are experiencing,” said Judy Spires, CEO of Kings Food Markets. “Kings Food Market are the centers of their communities and our teams have been working around the clock to stay open and stocked for our guests."
Daniel Emmer, spokesman for some of the ShopRite stores, said supermarkets are experiencing "an unprecedented increase in consumer demand" and are "looking to fill a variety of positions across our stores and warehouses."
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The goal for ShopRite, Emmer said, is to keep stores fully staffed so they "can continue to provide the best possible customer service to shoppers and support our communities during this difficult period."
The short-term positions at King's will last up to 60 days with the potential for permanent employment, according to Spires. Positions include carry-out/cart retrieval, cashier, cleaning/sanitizing, shopping orders for delivery, shelf stocking. Food service positions are also available in the deli/food prep department for candidates at least 18 of age with food service experience. Positions include food prep, deli counter service working with slicers, processing fruits and vegetables in produce.
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King's spokeswoman Kim Yario said Wednesday the chain is shortening its hours beginning Thursday "to give the team more time to sanitize and restock shelves." Hours will be 7 a.m.to 8 p.m. with the first hour reserved for seniors.
"We're asking our customers to be respectful and wait until 8 a.m. to shop," Yario said.
Emmer said several ShopRite stores have also "implemented dedicated hours for elderly and high-risk consumers."
"We continue to be vigilant about cleaning and sanitizing key areas of the store throughout all hours of operation to safeguard the health and well-being of all of our customers," Emmer said
Yario said they are experiencing delivery delays in some cases due to a driver shortage, but that shelves are being restocked.
"Chickens are very popular," Yario said. "Our meat department is scouring the country for chickens."
Yario said the market is asking customers to observe a few guidelines when using the store.
"First, stay home if you are sick," he said. "Groceries can be delivered by Instacart to your front door."
Customers can also order groceries online at delivery.kingsfoodmarkets.com.
Yario also suggested customers, once inside the store, practice "social distancing" and respect suggested limits on items in high demand.
"People have been really respectful," Yario said. "We're trying very hard not to make this into a policing situation."
Yario said store managers may be too busy to answer store phones, and that customers with questions should call the home office at 1-800-325-4647 or email customer service.
Kings operated 25 stores, 23 in New Jersey. Applicants should call 973-463-6332 or email jobpostings@kingssm.com.
Marsha Stoltz is a local reporter for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
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