The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Convenience chains to hire thousands of new workers
Several growing convenience and fast food chains are planning to hire more than 25,000 new employees for full- and part-time positions across the region and the country.
Royal Farms, Sheetz and Sonic Drive-In, with locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, have announced plans to boost their employees heading into the warmer months.
Royal Farms is looking to hire about 4,500 new employees before the end of this year. The open positions range from part-time and full-time options, as well as customer service level associate and management level positions. A $500 sign on bonus at select locations is being offered to new employees, according to the company. If an employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, they will also receive a $50 COVID-19 Wellness bonus.
“As we continue our growth in the mid-Atlantic region, we are very excited to support these new communities along with the communities that we are already a part of,” Brian Roche, director of human resources for Royal Farms, said in a press release. “Our teams work hard every day to support our great customers and give them the outstanding service they deserve.”
Royal Farms operates more than 250 locations throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. There are a total of 20 Pennsylvania Royal Farms locations including one in Chester County (Downingtown); three in Montgomery County (Collegeville, Colmar, Norristown); and four in Delaware County (Aston, Broomall, Glenolden and Ridley Park).
Those looking for more information about openings at Royal Farms can visit https://nowhiring.com/royalfarmsjobs/.
Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz announced plans to hire 2,800 new employees across its 619 store locations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. The company was recently named one of PEOPLE’s 50 Companies That Care, an award highlighting employers that went “above and beyond during the pandemic.”
Sheetz recently held an in-person hiring day to fill some of the openings. For those unable to attend the event, they can learn more about current job opportunities at www.Jobs.Sheetz.com.
The hiring drive comes on the heels of Sheetz’s investment of $28.5 million in store employee wages, according to the company. Sheetz also recently announced an updated parental leave policy which includes 12 weeks of fully paid time off for new mothers and two weeks of fully paid time off for partners.
Headquartered in Altoona, Sheetz Inc. is a family-owned and operated convenience store chain that operates stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina. The company has stores in Berks and Lancaster counties, but does not operate in Chester, Montgomery or Delaware counties.
Lastly, Sonic Drive-In and its franchisees plan to fill an estimated total of 20,000 positions nationwide, including five positions in Limerick, five positions in Morgantown and 21 positions in the Philadelphia-area.
“The Sonic family continues to grow as thousands of new team members begin working for franchised and company-owned drive-ins across the country,” Eddie Saroch, chief operating officer for Sonic, said in a press release. “Our fast-paced environment and unique brand culture make Sonic Drive-Ins a great place to work as we remain committed to the health and safety of team members and guests.”
For a complete list of job openings, candidates are encouraged to apply at careers.sonicdrivein.com.
Sonic, founded in 1953, has more than 3,500 restaurants in 46 states.