Supermarket giant is going on big hiring spree

The Kroger Co. is looking to hire 14,000 associates.



The supermarket operator is holding a nationwide hiring event on Saturday, May 14, to fill open jobs across all its store brands. Interested candidates can also apply online at jobs.kroger.com.



The openings are for part-time and full-time associates.

“More than 90% of the jobs are in the company's supermarket divisions, ranging from full-time department heads and assistant store managers to part-time courtesy clerks and cashiers,” Kroger said in a release.



Kroger, based in Cincinnati, has 2,778 stores operating under a variety of banners, including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer and Food 4 Less, and King Scoopers.



Kroger said its total active workforce grew by more than 9,000 during 2015.