Ricker’s to Add 200 Jobs in 2016 Hiring Surge

The additional employees will work in foodservice at more than half of the company’s 56 locations.

June 17, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS – This year, Ricker’s Convenience Stores will hire more than 200 employees for both part-time and full-time positions to staff its rapidly expanding foodservice offering. The hiring surge will take place over the next six months at more than half of Ricker’s 56 locations.

“As Ricker’s continues to expand and grow, we are excited to be able to create jobs and employ enthusiastic and dependable people [who] share our core values,” said President/CEO Quinn Ricker. “We are also excited to be making such strides in our own brand of foodservice.”

After substantial success with the launch of its original food truck business, Ricker’s began to further build its presence in the foodservice arena with its first in-store test in 2014. At that time, the menu primarily focused on a unique brand of fast and fresh Mexican cuisine that gave customers a high-quality and affordable option of burritos, tacos, quesadillas and salads. As part of its growth strategy, Ricker’s is now expanding its food offering to include a variety of fresh, made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including pizza, breadsticks, deli sandwiches, salads and more.

Most of the new hires will join the Ricker’s team as foodservice employees. Ricker’s boasts its employee perks, including competitive salaries and benefits. Last summer, Ricker’s increased its wages for all entry-level positions to $9 an hour, $1.75 above state minimum wage, while employees working the third shift saw an increase to $10 per hour. After one-year of employment, Ricker’s employee pay automatically increases another $1 per hour. Additionally, because more than half of its management team began as cashiers, Ricker’s continues to provide opportunities for employee growth and advancement within the company.

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