Fresh Kitchen To Open In New Tampa; Employees Sought

NEW TAMPA, FL — Fresh Kitchen (FK), the popular quick-service build-your-own-bowl concept, will open its 10th location in mid-March in New Tampa.

The north Hillsborough County location will serve fresh, clean, high-quality meals that are made from scratch and 100 percent gluten-free.

Fresh Kitchen invites guests to build their own chef-inspired bowls as fast as they can point. Made from scratch and fresh-to-order, guests are presented with seasonal ingredients including fresh greens, sweet potato noodles, perfectly seasoned rices, roasted veggies, hormone and antibiotic-free grilled meats, responsibly sourced seafood options, home-made sauces and flavorful add-ons.

Bowls range from $10.49 for a Six Bowl (two bases, two veggies, two proteins, one sauce) to $8.49 for a Four Bowl (two bases, one veggie, one protein, one sauce), and $7.29 for a Kid’s Bowl (one base, one veggie, one protein, one sauce).

Along with bowls, Fresh Kitchen also serves freshly brewed teas, lightly sweetened juice frescas, pressed juices and cane sugar craft sodas.

A selection of gluten-free, paleo-friendly desserts, like Chocolate Chip Cookies and Zucchini Brownies, is also available in the refrigerated case at the entrance to the line as well as at the cashier’s station.

Fresh Kitchen also offers fresh and convenient catering options including shareable meals like the “Biggie Meal” (feeds eight for $72), and the “Small Meal” (feeds four for $38). Individual Catering Bowls are also available for large groups.

The New Tampa store will have an on-site catering manager to make catering orders easy.

Fresh Kitchen opened its first location to overwhelming success in Tampa’s SoHo district in 2014, and currently has locations in Tampa’s Westshore District, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Boca Raton, Davie, downtown Orlando, East Orlando / Waterford Lakes and Lake Mary.

“Our mission has always been to make healthy eating convenient and accessible, in an environment that feels fun and welcoming. Making a positive impact in the communities is also at the core of what we hope to do - whether it’s through giving back to causes that we find meaningful, providing our people opportunities to be a partner in the business, or just being the place where everyone feels welcome,” FK Brand President Steven Lanza said. “Over the past seven years, FK has truly turned into something so special. Having started this journey in Tampa, it feels really special to be opening our 10th location in our very own backyard. We can’t wait to feed all the USF students and residents in the surrounding communities.”

Although the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many people experience dining out, FK’s focus on online ordering, contactless pick-up and delivery through third-party platforms like UberEats and DoorDash. All team members wear masks, complete daily health checks and undergo food safety and sanitation training.

“This pandemic has been challenging for so many, and we feel extremely fortunate to have received so much love and support from our communities as we’ve continued to navigate this new normal. The past year has really pushed us to innovate and evolve with our guests' needs by providing even more ways for them to enjoy our food,” Lanza said. “As we open our doors in New Tampa, we remain committed to helping guests get their FK fix in whatever way feels good to them — whether that means third-party delivery, contactless pick-up or grabbing a table in our dining room. No matter which option, we’re taking every measure to ensure it’s safe, and that the experience has the same level of convenience and hospitality we are known for.”

The Fresh Kitchen New Tampa location is revealing a whole new look and feel for its 10th location. Known for its Instagram-worthy art and cheeky sayings, the new location will feature familiar pops of FK’s signature vibrant pink and roses but will also introduce some new colors and textures into the design. Additionally, the location will feature a unique art installation from a local artist.

Charitable giving has always been part of the Fresh Kitchen credo. Over the past five years, Fresh Kitchen has donated more than $165,000 to various charities and has given an additional $30,000 worth of food donations. Continuing the tradition as the New Tampa location prepares for its opening, all proceeds from the pre-opening Friends and Family events will go directly to a local charity.

The new Fresh Kitchen is located at 8648 Hunters Village Road, next to Sprouts Farmers Market off Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:35 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:05 p.m.

The restaurant is accepting applications for line servers, cashiers, shift leaders, line cooks and prep cooks.

Some benefits include:

• Free shift meals
• Swag
• Holidays off
• Health insurance options and PTO for eligible team members
• Growth opportunities

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