Stew Leonard's
Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store, has been serving the Food and Beverage Services industry since its founding in 1969. With locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, Stew Leonard's has earned the nickname "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" due to its unique country-fair atmosphere. The company currently has between 1,001-5,000 employees and is actively hiring, with 47 open positions available. Stew Leonard's is offering various on-site positions, including the following: * **Fish Host/Hostess:** This part-time position involves interacting with customers, answering product questions, offering recommendations, and packaging and pricing products. Starting pay ranges from $17.75 to $21.38 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants need an enthusiastic personality, excellent customer service skills, the ability to follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations, great oral communication, and a personable characteristic. This position is entry-level, and no prior experience is required. The work environment is colder than room temperature. * **PRODUCE MERCHANDISER:** This part-time position with closing shifts from 3-9 PM offers an estimated pay range from $17.75 to $18 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Responsibilities include taking product inventory, removing expired products, maintaining product rotation, ensuring proper signage, adhering to health and safety regulations, and assisting with other duties. The applicant should have great customer service and good oral communication skills. Must have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability. * **Construction Mechanic:** This full-time position offers an estimated pay range of $21.40 to $27.29 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing building equipment, completing PMs and repairs, accurately diagnosing and pricing repairs, and drain clearing. * **Host Future Opportunities:** This part-time position offers an estimated pay range of $17.25 to $18 per hour. As a Host, you will greet and assist customers, manage wait lines, answer product questions, and offer recommendations. This position is on-site. * **Full Time Prep Cook:** This part-time position offers an estimated pay range of $18.15 to $19.50 depending on qualifications and experience. The candidate must be at least 18 years or older. Cooks will prepare the highest-quality food items by following established recipes, standards, and procedures. The employee will also be responsible for inventory and rotating products. * **Kitchen Sous Chef:** This full-time position offers a pay range of $20 to $24.50 per hour. The candidate must be at least 18 years or older. This position reports to the Executive Chef, Salad Bar, and directly supervises employees in Salad Bar, Pizza, Barbecue, Catering & Seasonal. * **Production Assistant Future Opportunities:** This part-time position offers an estimated pay range of $17.25/hr to $18/hr depending on qualifications and experience. As a production assistant, you will prepare, package and label product for display and sale in the department. * **Meat Merchandiser:** This is a temporary hourly position with a starting rate of $17.75 to $21.38 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The Meat Merchandiser prepares freshly cut and trimmed meat merchandise for sale by wrapping, weighing, and pricing. They maintain, fill, and rotate products in the meat cases. * **Wine Merchandiser:** This part-time, hourly position offers an estimated pay range of $17 to $17.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The Wine Merchandiser ensures the wine shop is checked in properly, shelves are stocked, and builds exciting displays. Must be at least 18 years old. * **Construction Carpenter:** This full-time position offers an estimated pay range of $25.50 to $32.51 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The candidate must be at least 18 years or older. The Carpenter is responsible for the physical structure, equipment, and property, ensuring the building's facade and structure is kept in optimal performance. The job listings mention the following technology stacks: * Customer Service * Communication * Equipment Repair * Electrical * Refrigeration * HVAC * Power Tools * Welding * Drain Clearing * Water Jetting * Excel * Word * OSHA 10 Certification All the current open positions are on-site. Some positions, like the Fish Host/Hostess and Meat Merchandiser roles, are in areas colder than room temperature. Other positions such as the Kitchen Sous Chef are subjected to higher temperatures and exposure to smoke and oil. The Carpenter will be subjected to heat, smoke, noise, and may need to lift over 40 lbs. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Stew Leonard's and applying for these positions: 1. **What are the available benefits for employees?** Stew Leonard's offers high-value, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, there are 401K plans for FT and PT team members, family and personal time off, life insurance, and more. 2. **What are the requirements for the Production Assistant Future Opportunities position?** As a production assistant, you will prepare, package, and label product for display and sale in the department. You will also assist in maintaining displays, removing expired products, and following health and safety regulations. 3. **What are the responsibilities of the Kitchen Sous Chef?** The Kitchen Sous Chef will coordinate with the Executive Chef, plan service and manage workflow, assist in the development of new menu items and supervise all kitchen staff. 4. **What is the pay structure for the Kitchen Sous Chef and how often are employees paid?** The pay range is $20 to $24.50 per hour, and you will be paid weekly. 5. **What is the application process for the Future Opportunity positions?** Even if there is no current opening that you are interested in, you may still express interest, and Stew Leonard's will review your application as openings become available. All applications are kept on file for one year. 6. **What do the working conditions entail for the Meat Merchandiser position?** The Meat Merchandiser position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing and pulling with a maximum of 35-40 lbs. and occasionally climbing and reaching. The temperature in the department is colder than room temperature. 7. **Does Stew Leonard's offer any special benefits to its employees?** Stew Leonard's offers employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you.
About the Company
Stew Leonard’s began as a small dairy store founded in 1969 with just seven employees. Today, Stew Leonard’s is still family-owned and operated, but has grown to become a nearly $600 million business with more than 2,000 employees. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and was selected to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” list for ten consecutive years. In addition to the headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., Stew Leonard’s has stores in Danbury and Newington, Conn., Yonkers, Farmingdale and East Meadow, N.Y and a food and wine store in Paramus, NJ. Stew Leonard's was dubbed the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" by the New York Times, because of its costumed characters, scheduled entertainment, petting zoo and animatronics throughout the stores. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and is featured in two of management expert Tom Peter's books: A Passion for Excellence and Thriving on Chaos. In 1992, Stew Leonard's earned an entry into The Guinness Book of World Records for having "the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States."
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47Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has six stores in Norwalk, Danbury, and Newington, CT and Farmingdale, East Meadow & Yonkers, NY. Stew’s earne...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of D...