Company Profile
Company Overview
Central Market is the specialty food division of H-E-B, one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation with hundreds of stores throughout Texas and Mexico and more than 70,000 Partners (employees).
What makes Central Market‘s eight fresh markets the best in the country? As a daring innovator and smart competitor, Central Market leads the way with creative new concepts, outstanding services and a commitment to diversity. Together, we create a place to work where the spirit of community comes to life every day.
Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible. From fresh organic produce to local farm-raised beef, we go straight to the source to bring you some of the finest foods Texas and the rest of the world have to offer. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense — a place to exchange not only goods and services but ideas, too. With community rooms, cooking classes, live music and much more at every location, we spend every day celebrating what food is all about: bringing people together. In short, if you love food, you’ll really love working here.
Company History
H-E-B:
•Started in 1905 in Kerrville, Texas
•One of the largest independently owned food retailing companies in the United States, including Central Market, Mi Tienda, & H-E-B Plus
Central Market:
•Began in 1994 Austin, Texas: A destination market dedicated to providing an unparalleled shopping experience with outstanding food products & customer service
•European-style fresh market concept amazes shoppers & chefs alike
•1999 - 2006: Expanded with additional stores in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, & Southlake
•Currently, eight European-Style fresh market stores in Texas boast an innovative & unique grocery experience for food lovers
Benefits
Valued Partner Perks —an exciting program that entitles our Partners to savings, discounts and special offers throughout the year. The program includes:
Discount Card: Partners can save 10% on all H-E-B Own Brand products including H-E-B, Hill Country Fare, Hill Country Essentials, Central Market, Central Market Organics, H-E-Buddy and others.
Special Savings: Throughout the year, H-E-B roles out a variety of special offers exclusively for our Partners.
Online Discounts — H-E-B Partners can log on to participating online retailers and receive special offers like discounts, free shipping, and more.
Local Discounts — many local organizations offer discounted services and special ticket prices for many popular concerts and sporting events.
Corporate Discounts — H-E-B Partners can get discounted purchases on computers, software, automobiles, cell phones, weight management programs, fitness club memberships, pet insurance, hotels and rental cars.
H-E-B Lodging — Partners and their immediate family members or guests can use one of H-E-B’s two lodges in Kerrville and Rockport at no cost.
Flexible Schedules — we help Partners find balance between work and life by offering flexible scheduling.
Direct Deposit — Partners’ pay is automatically deposited into their bank account making it more convenient, safe, timely, and reliable.
Partner Recognition Programs – from lottery style scratch-off tickets to service awards, H-E-B recognizes Partners for their ongoing and outstanding contributions.
H-E-B Credit Union — The H-E-B Federal Credit Union offers various programs to Partners such as Superior Source Dealerships, Home Equity Loans, and Home Mortgage Loans.