John Kinaston has worked as a produce clerk for Safeway for 14 years. John enjoys assisting customers and supporting his team. It has been particularly hard through the pandemic given that people are wearing masks and it is difficult to read their lips.
John was born deaf and grew up in the rural farming area near Roxburgh New Zealand. John visited San Francisco for the first time when he was 29 years old and knew that he loved the city. He applied for his green card and first moved to San Francisco in 2002. John first lived in Marin and worked at the Yardbirds Home Center. A year and a half later John moved back to New Zealand for 2 years and then back to San Francisco where he has resided ever since.
He recalls how accommodating Safeway was during the hiring process and he is a proud and dedicated employee. Join us in celebrating John’s 14 years of employment and Safeway as an inclusive Bay Area employer.
Safeway has a longstanding history of supporting people with disabilities going back decades. Their stores work with various community-based organizations on hiring efforts, including job coaching and training programs for people living with disabilities. Safeway takes great pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. They are proud to have John on our team and commend his work ethic to overcome any obstacles.
