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A Job Seeker's Market
COMPILED AND EDITED BY JULIE GALLAGHER
In an e ort to attract the most qualifi ed job candidates,
specialty food producers and retailers are o ering
competitive pay, generous benefi ts, and special perks.
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pecialty Food asked two food makers and a retailer how they draw potential employees and keep
them engaged, once hired. They represent York, Maine-based specialty food and home goods
producer, Stonewall Kitchen; family owned and operated Nugget Markets, a Woodland, Calif.-
based specialty retailer; and Torani, a San Francisco-based B Corp. that produces syrups, sauces, and other
specialty products.
Sharon Decato, vice president
of human resources, Stonewall
Kitchen
For any business to be successful, a company
should always value and prioritize who makes that
happen: the employees. As a leader in our industry
we want to offer competitive benefits to attract the
best talent in their respective fields. We've created
an attractive benefits package for candidates'
consideration because we know that while we
interview candidates, they are also interviewing us.
This is a really tough job market so we have
to have exceptional benefits and incentives, job
flexibility, growth opportunities, and a structured
but fun work culture. These are all points of
consideration when thinking about the hiring
and retention of employees. The benefits we offer
are designed so that our employees feel secure in
aspects of their life that are most important. We
offer excellent medical insurance with a substantial
company contribution, paid time off, company paid
short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan
with a generous company match, and voluntary
What benefits does your company offer to attract
and retain top talent?
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