Associates cite company’s commitment to providing a family-friendly work environment as key ingredient in creating a great place to work.
Thanks to Nugget Markets’ associate responses, the local, family-owned-and-operated grocer has ranked #26 on FORTUNE Magazine’s 2015 national list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” marking a 10-year milestone.
“We’ve been looking to expand into the Marin community for a number of years and when David approached us, I knew it was a perfect fit. Paradise Foods and Nugget Markets share similar goals and values, and we both have built our businesses on quality, selection and service,” says Stille.
Managing principal and attorney Mitchell Ostwald describes the partnership with Nugget Markets as “a great benefit for Series subscribers. Nugget is a local, family-owned business known for its exceptional service, huge selection, high quality, and beautiful displays of meat, produce and deli items. Last season Nugget created a stunning food display in the theater, and we are excited for their upcoming efforts at the Alice Waters event.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Rebekah, Jeremy, and Reed on passing this challenging exam with flying colors,” said Eric Stille, Nugget Markets president and CEO. “Their dedication, professionalism, and expertise in their field are evident in this fine achievement.”
Local students and Nugget Markets associates are awarded CGA and the Eugene and Joan Stille educational scholarships
“This takes best practices of a successful school garden program to another dimension as Nugget Markets enhances efforts to create sustainable gardens at school sites,” says Beth Harrison, executive director of Yolo Farm to Fork. “It’s a pleasure to partner with Nugget Markets for these valuable Yolo County school projects.”
“Our associates are the difference maker, and it is they who separate us from our competition. At Nugget Markets, we take every opportunity to reward and celebrate our people. We believe that when our associates are having fun and feeling valued, there is an energy and enthusiasm that is created – and it transcends right through the guest experience,” says Chris Carpenter, COO and Vice President of Nugget Markets, Inc.
Tickets on sale now for The Palate Project, a culinary celebration benefiting the Center for Land-Based Learning and the Yolo Food Bank; presented by Nugget Markets and hosted by The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science.
“Samuel, Harmen, Alyssa and Sarah are valuable and hardworking member of the Nugget family, and we’re delighted that they’ve been awarded these scholarships as they pursue their educational goals,” says Eric Stille, president and CEO of Nugget Markets, Inc.
The Roseville Local Love Fair event takes place this Saturday, June 22th, at the Nugget Market at 771 Pleasant Grove Blvd. from 11am to 3pm.