Nugget Markets recognized by Fortune Magazine
For the 16th year in a row, Nugget Markets, which is headquartered in Woodland, earned a place on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” ranking 24th in the nation.
The ranking comes after the local company added their 16th store in March.
A statement from Nugget Markets noted that the company has done well in safeguarding the health and safety of its associates, guests and communities through the pandemic, which is part of what earned them a spot on this year’s list.
“Trust is everything,” explained President and CEO of the company, Eric Stille.“Though 2020 has been a very trying year in so many ways, we at Nugget Markets continue to rally through it together, finding — and often fighting for — the silver lining through every new challenge. When times are at their toughest, it provides us with an even greater opportunity to make a positive impact, and we are humbled to be a leader not just in our industry, but in our communities and for our associates, as well.”
Nugget Markets has always strived to take care of its workers. The stores offer industry-leading wages, benefits, flexible work schedules and zero healthcare premiums for full and part-time associates, according to the statement. In regards to COVID-19, they were early adopters of rigorous cleaning and mask protocols. Nugget Markets was also one of the first companies in the nation to offer additional “thank you” bonus pay for associates, which has continued, uninterrupted, since March of last year.
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The Sacramento River Cats are looking to hire seasonal and event staff in preparation for the much-anticipated return of baseball in 2021. More than 400 employees have returned to work at the West Sacramento stadium after a year with no baseball, but there are still more than 100 positions available, according to a statement released last week.
Current available seasonal and event positions with the River Cats and Sutter Health Park include Suite Runners, EMTs Security, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Concessions Attendant/Runners, and more.
Please visit rivercats.com/employment to view jobs and apply. For questions and inquiries, please call (916) 376-4722.
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age (with a valid work permit). For positions that serve alcohol, applicants must be at least 21 years old.
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Another Yolo County employment opportunity comes from Unitrans in Davis.
“Unitrans is hiring drivers to provide essential public transportation service to our campus and city community,” a statement from the Unitrans website states.
“The driver position offers great wages ($16.25$17.75/hour!), a flexible schedule around your classes, upward mobility into leadership and management positions, and a welcoming, fun workplace,” the post continues. “In response to COVID-19 health and safety issues, Unitrans has enhanced safety procedures for both in-person and behind-the-wheel training that meet guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and transit industry standards.”
The job posting closes this Sunday.
For more information, visit unitrans.ucdavis.edu.
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In connection with the city of Woodland’s 150th celebration, local restaurants are invited to participate in Celebrate Woodland Food Week from May 17 through May 23.
To honor Woodland and Yolo County agriculture, the city asks that participating restaurants do the following:
• Sign up to participate in the event by no later than May 3, 2021: https://forms. gle/3SuJddyxfmQ1XgQK8.
• Feature 1 — 2 menu items that contain and highlight produce and harvests from Woodland / Yolo County (i.e. tomatoes, honey, sunflower seeds, almonds, etc.)
• Help by spreading the word on social media and in your business locations. We will be sharing about this event on the City of Woodland Facebook page and the CelebrateWoodland.org website.
For questions, please contact Trista Kennedy at (530) 661-7865 or Celebrate150@cityofwoodland.org.
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For those looking to get away, but maybe not too far, Hotel Winters is hosting a special on its weekday stays. Those interested can book two nights and receive the third night free.
For more information, hotelwinters.com.
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Also in Winters, Berryessa Gap is introducing its 2020 Salengo Rosé of Pinot Noir, available starting today, Friday.
“Made from grapes grown on Sonoma Coast’s Antonio Mountain Vineyard, this wine is highly regarded for its fruit forward characteristics and bright acidity,” according to a post on Berryessa Gap’s Facebook page.
To celebrate, join Nicole Salengo for a special winemaker tasting at the Berryessa Gap tasting room — located at 15 Main Street in downtown — this Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. No reservations required.
For more information, visit berryessagap.com.