WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Cumberland Farms Inc. has been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work. The designation is based on extensive ratings provided by its team members in anonymous surveys. A summary of these ratings can be found at GreatPlacetoWork.com.

"Beyond providing competitive pay and extensive benefits, we at Cumberland Farms want our team members to find fulfillment, growth and enjoyment at work," said Ari Haseotes, CEO of Cumberland Farms. "We are dedicated to delivering the friendliest, cleanest and most convenient customer experience, by first creating a positive work environment—and The Great Place to Work Certification Program is an integral tool that will help us achieve that goal."

Cumberland Farms offers its team members many perks and programs, including free beverages throughout the workday and an additional discount on gas when they use SmartPay, its fuel discount and loyalty program.

The company is often praised for its tuition reimbursement, which offers full time team members the eligibility to receive over $5,250 annually ($2,625 for part time team members), as well as its health-care coverage, which requires just 30 hours per week for part time team members to qualify for insurance. In addition, Cumberland Farms was recognized by the Obama administration for its use of technology in engaging and connecting team members to leadership through its Farm Feed Team Member App.

"We applaud Cumberland Farms, Inc. for seeking certification and releasing its team members' feedback," said Kim Peters, executive vice president of Great Place to Work's Certification Program. "These ratings measure its capacity to earn its own team members' trust and create a great workplace, critical metrics that anyone considering working for or doing business with Cumberland Farms, Inc. should take into account as an indicator of high performance."