Bashas’
Bashas’ is an Arizona-based, family-owned and -operated grocery chain known for its fresh produce, made-from-scratch bakery items, full-service butcher shop and award-winning Chef’s Entrées. Bashas’ was established in 1932 and since then has given more than $100 million back to the communities we serve.
“The phrase “Bashas’, where you got a friend” is what first propelled me to apply. I wanted to be part of the friendship but now I feel like Bashas’ is family. The way the members are treated, along with the customers, deepened my love for the company. There is a diverse staff where everyone is treated the same. I love this company because not only do I feel accepted, it has helped me through life. Bashas’ has definitely become my second home. And I know for a fact that with Bashas’, one truly has a friend.”
– Kenneth, Cashier
AJ’s Fine Foods
AJ’s Fine Foods stores provide an unparalleled gourmet shopping experience that delights the senses by specializing in gourmet and specialty foods and catering to discerning tastes. From chef-prepared entrees and custom cuts of meat to fresh, homemade desserts and a farmer’s market, AJ’s offers a wide selection of high-quality, hard-to-find items. AJ’s also offers an extensive wine collection with a knowledgeable cellar staff, fresh produce and grocery items, unique floral arrangements, a humidor, custom gift baskets and specialty gifts.
“Two years ago, I was shopping at AJ’s and was so impressed with the holiday decorations, great food and friendly employees that I said to myself, “I want to work there.” Now, I am a sushi chef and I learn new things every day and get to be creative. I have wonderful customers, great coworkers and managers, and great benefits! It has been two years and I still love it here.”
– Tuyet, Sushi Chef
AJ’s Fine Foods
AJ’s Fine Foods stores provide an unparalleled gourmet shopping experience that delights the senses by specializing in gourmet and specialty foods and catering to discerning tastes. From chef-prepared entrees and custom cuts of meat to fresh, homemade desserts and a farmer’s market, AJ’s offers a wide selection of high-quality, hard-to-find items. AJ’s also offers an extensive wine collection with a knowledgeable cellar staff, fresh produce and grocery items, unique floral arrangements, a humidor, custom gift baskets and specialty gifts.
“Two years ago, I was shopping at AJ’s and was so impressed with the holiday decorations, great food and friendly employees that I said to myself, “I want to work there.” Now, I am a sushi chef and I learn new things every day and get to be creative. I have wonderful customers, great coworkers and managers, and great benefits! It has been two years and I still love it here.”
– Tuyet, Sushi Chef
Food City
With a more-than-60-year reputation of service to the Hispanic community in Arizona, Food City carries aisles of traditional Mexican foods along with items found in a traditional grocery store. The community-focused grocery store is known for holding car seat and water safety events, mobile dental clinics, back-to-school immunizations, backpack giveaways and other cultural celebrations.
“I started working at Food City in 2002 because that’s where my family shopped. The Store Director at the time offered me a job with flexible hours to accommodate my high school schedule. Over the next few years, I worked my way into my current role of Store Director. I have stayed because of the great customers, my fellow members, the opportunity to learn and grow, and the great benefits. I’m proud to say I work for Food City and I can easily say this company has opportunities for anyone that wants to make it their career. Thank you to all the Store Directors, the Division Managers and the Basha Family for always being there for me when I needed anything.”
– Edry, Store Director
Diné
Diné Markets are located on Native American reservations throughout Arizona. They specialize in the needs of Navajo, Apache and Tohono O’odham customers with products such as Blue Bird flour for fry bread, mutton and wool. Signs in the store are in the native language.
“I came to work for Bashas’ because my family and I have always been good friends with the Basha family. We appreciate their service and respect for the people of the Navajo Nation. It is such an honor for me to represent the Bashas’ Diné Stores as the Starbucks Manager on our Reservation. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, I feel incredibly happy here. Here is my home and here is where I will stay.”
– Sasha, Starbucks Manager
Diné
Diné Markets are located on Native American reservations throughout Arizona. They specialize in the needs of Navajo, Apache and Tohono O’odham customers with products such as Blue Bird flour for fry bread, mutton and wool. Signs in the store are in the native language.
“I came to work for Bashas’ because my family and I have always been good friends with the Basha family. We appreciate their service and respect for the people of the Navajo Nation. It is such an honor for me to represent the Bashas’ Diné Stores as the Starbucks Manager on our Reservation. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, I feel incredibly happy here. Here is my home and here is where I will stay.”
– Sasha, Starbucks Manager
Eddie’s Country Store
Nestled in the White Mountains of Arizona, Eddie’s Country Store has been serving the Pinetop-Lakeside community since 1999. Famous for our apple smoked meats, this unique location satisfies taste-buds from traditional grocery fare to our individual line of products covering everything from salsas to spices.
“I was promoted to Store Director at Eddie’s Country Store in June of 2013. I have learned a lot from fellow members through their unique styles, merchandising ideas, customer service skills and work ethic. Bashas’ provides service to many diverse communities and our members witness firsthand our company’s support of local communities. I appreciate and respect the hometown grocer feel, with a family-oriented focus created through programs that show appreciation and support for members and their accomplishments. This creates a positive work environment full of excitement, fun, team spirit and great morale. I am proud to be a member with this company.”
– Chris, Store Director
Distribution Center
Located in south Chandler, the Bashas’ Family of Stores Distribution Center plays a critical role in servicing our stores. This 700,000-square foot warehouse operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure that the over 100 company stores have products available for our customers. Hundreds of members cover a wide variety of departments and roles, everything from order selectors to the corporate procurement team.
“Working for a family owned business, such as Bashas’, has been rewarding. A tremendous amount of effort and hard work goes into programs that give back to the community. I am glad that I am employed by a company that makes it a priority to help out those in need.”
– Vincent, Order Selector
Distribution Center
Located in south Chandler, the Bashas’ Family of Stores Distribution Center plays a critical role in servicing our stores. This 700,000-square foot warehouse operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure that the over 100 company stores have products available for our customers. Hundreds of members cover a wide variety of departments and roles, everything from order selectors to the corporate procurement team.
“Working for a family owned business, such as Bashas’, has been rewarding. A tremendous amount of effort and hard work goes into programs that give back to the community. I am glad that I am employed by a company that makes it a priority to help out those in need.”
– Vincent, Order Selector
Corporate
The corporate office for Bashas’ Family of Stores is nestled in the Ocotillo neighborhood of south Chandler and has been in the same location since the company was founded in 1932. The office is actually at the exact spot of our very first store. It also served as the company distribution center, until the current facility was built in 1990, and hosts a variety of administrative departments, including finance, IT, marketing, public relations and the executive offices.
“When I started with Food City as a cashier/bookkeeper in 2003, I often thought to myself “this is only going to be a job to get me through college.” Well, here I am almost 15 years later working as the Accounting Administrative Supervisor at our corporate headquarters. Becoming a member of this company was a blessing. What I love most is the variety of work I do every day and my ability to assist in all aspects of the company, knowledge which I learned through my time spent at store-level. Bashas’ is truly my second home!”
– Adrianna, Accounting Administrative Supervisor