Shoppers can expect a new grocery option this spring when Sprouts Farmers Market officials open a Bastrop store, bringing 82 full- and part-time jobs and a focus on fresh and natural foods, company officials said in a news release.

What job seekers should know

Sprouts officials said two in-person hiring events are planned at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., including:
  • Jan. 13, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Jan. 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Candidates can apply online in advance, but walk-ins will also be accepted, according to the company.

As of Dec. 28, available jobs include:
  • Clerks: deli, grocery, meat and seafood, produce, bakery, vitamins and body care, and more
  • Department leadership: department managers, assistant department managers
  • Cash handling and customer support: cashiers, courtesy clerks
  • Store support: receiver, administrative coordinator, scan coordinator
Sprouts Farmers Market will offer Bastrop shoppers more grocery options when it opens in March. (Courtesy Sprouts Farmers Market)
Sprouts Farmers Market will offer Bastrop shoppers more grocery options when it opens in March. (Courtesy Sprouts Farmers Market)
What shoppers should know

The specialty grocery offers a variety of fresh produce, meat and seafood, and encourages healthy eating with farm-to-table foods from local producers, according to the release.


Other options include:
  • Natural body care and household cleaning supplies
  • Bulk food items like nuts, dried fruit and vegetables
  • Vitamins and supplements
  • Baked goods
What’s next?

Construction on the 23,349-square-foot store began March 1, 2025, and was expected to take about a year, as previously reported by Community Impact.

The project remains on schedule, according to Sprouts.