Wegmans Food Markets Inc. Voted #32 in Best Places to Work Survey

It is important to most of us that we enjoy our work but difficult to know when you’re looking for a job whether we’ll be happier working for one employer versus another. A great way to know if an employer offers a great place to work is to ask the people who know the organizations best — their employees. For the past seven years, Glassdoor has awarded its Employees’ Choice Awards to honor the 50 best places to work.  For 2015, the 32nd best place to work was Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

Gates, New York is where you will find the headquarters of Wegmans Food Markets Inc., a regional supermarket chain in the United States. It was founded in Rochester, New York in 1916 and today has 85 stores in several states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia.  In every year since 1998, Fortune magazine has recognized Wegmans as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”, at one time ranking it for eight years in a row in the top 10.  In addition, Consumer Reports has given recognition to the company as the top large grocery chain in the United States in 2012 and 2014.

Why work at Wegmans Food Markets Inc.?  You will enjoy coming to work and being treated like family.  Also, you will work for a company that shares specific values, which include caring, high standards, making a difference, respect, and empowerment.  Career development is a possibility at Wegmans.  Employees can learn and grow on the job, and have new experiences.  Diversity is also important, as there is a desire to embrace differences.  Wegmans also supports the community in various ways such as feeding the hungry.

Career opportunities at Wegmans Food Markets Inc. are available in the following areas:

• Corporate
• Culinary
• Distribution
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Store Operations

Internships and training programs are also available to assist workers with career development.

Sources: Glassdoor, Wikipedia, Wegmans Food Markets Inc.