The area is classified as a food desert, meaning an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food. "A lot of people I've talked to have had to call an Uber to take them to Cedar Springs, once a week to get their groceries," Hayes said.Ī long-awaited opening: Spartanburg's south side residents seeking consistency from Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain In a consumer market study on households near the incoming Piggly Wiggly, 17.3% of residents within a 10-minutes-drive have a household income below $10,000 and many residents use public transportation. Hayes said he is grateful to be a part of the solution to the former food desert. Erasing the south side Spartanburg food desert Piggly Wiggly is expected to open by the end of the month. Hayes said Piggly Wiggly is prioritizing hiring in its meat department, which is viewed as a priority in a food desert. Piggly Wiggly is still accepting applications. He said cashiers with no experience will start at $10 an hour and management and department heads will start at $20 an hour. Hayes said all employees will make between $10 and $20 an hour. "But in my experience, you hire 10 people and get six, so we will likely be calling people who do not receive an initial job offer in the next few weeks or months." "This is definitely competitive because there will not be enough positions for those who applied initially," store manager David Hayes said Thursday. Gregg Community Center brought the total number of applicants to 122, meaning only around a third of those who applied will receive employment at first.īuilding Equity: How Spartanburg's south side is working together to grow economy, reduce inequality BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE STATEMENTS.The new grocery store plans to bring 30 to 40 jobs to the area.If I wish to be considered for employment after this period, I must fill out and submit a new application. I understand that this application is considered current for sixty (60) days. I hereby authorize any and all schools, former employers, references, courts and any others who have information about me to provide such information to Fresh 4 Less and/or any of its representatives, agents or vendors and I release all parties involved from any and all liability for any and all damage that may result from providing such information. I understand that unsatisfactory results from, refusal to cooperate with, or any attempt to affect the results of these pre-employments tests and checks will result in withdrawal of any employment offer or termination of employment if already employed. I understand that if offered a position with Fresh 4 Less, I will be required to submit to a pre-employment, drug screening and background verifications as a condition of employment. I understand that due to the nature of Fresh 4 Less business, attendance and punctuality are considered essential requirements of every job at Fresh 4 Less and that poor attendance or tardiness will result in disciplinary action. In consideration for employment with Fresh 4 Less, if employed, I agree to conform to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Fresh 4 Less at all times and understand that such obedience is a condition of employment. I understand that no representative of Fresh 4 Less except the President has the authority to enter into any agreement guaranteeing any conditions of employment or any agreement contrary to the foregoing statements and that any such agreements must be made in writing and signed by the President of Fresh 4 Less. I understand that none of the documents, policies, procedures, actions, statements of Fresh 4 Less or its representatives used during the employment process is deemed a contract of employment real or implied. I further understand that, should an offer of employment be extended by Fresh 4 Less that such employment with Fresh 4 Less is at will, for no specified duration and may be terminated by either Fresh 4 Less or myself at any time, with or without cause or notice. I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in said documents will be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination of employment regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery. No requested information has been concealed. *PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING* I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in this application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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