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JOSE CEJA,
Healthy Eater, Happy Worker Straight out of Venice High School, Jose Ceja started working at Whole Foods in West L.A., spending 14 years there. Craving a change of scenery, he decided to migrate to the Playa Vista store. “The buildings are colorful, the store is beautiful with lovely people.” Overall, he says working for Whole Foods has been a wonderful journey. “I was exposed to all of [Whole Foods’] philosophies. Being conscientious of what you eat and what you put in the soil, how people should be treated – not only their customers but the people we get our supplies from.” He says he even
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changed his diet, cutting out soda and fast food. “I exclusively shop here now and cook for myself. It’s been an awesome ride for sure.” Ever modest, Jose admits he dabbled in auditioning for TV commercials but won’t call himself an actor. “I liked it, but it was a lot of rejection, so that’s one of the reasons why I stopped,” he says with a laugh. “But I’ve grown my hair out since and have a new look, so I might dive into it again.” Break a leg, Jose!
