Background

Al has been in the food industry for over 50 years! He started out working for a local food store in the deli, worked in liquor, and eventually became co-manager of the store. Al’s son started working in the original Market Basket store in Wyckoff, where Al was introduced to us. When we opened our store in Franklin Lakes, Al joined our Market Basket family in 1988 and has been with us for over 35 years! Al has been an integral part of the Market Basket for generations, and even all 3 of his sons have worked here as well!

Expertise

You will always find Al busy on our sales floor or in the back kitchen. He loves to stay active in his personal life and at work. Whether he is stocking shelves, placing orders for the store, or organizing supplies – Al always works hard to get the job done.

“I’m always busy, I never want to stop,” he says. “I am proud of what I do and care about everything that goes on around the store. I always call this place my second home, and I want to take care of it like it’s my house.”

Favorite Part Working at Market Basket

“The customers are my favorite part about working here,” Al says. “I have seen kids grow up, get married and have a family – it’s like I’m a part of the family.”

He enjoys working with others and building relationships with those around him. You can always find Al in store with a big smile ready to say hello to everyone who walks through our doors.