Seasonal Bakery Team Member

The Fresh Market Inc • Cary, NC

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About The Position

The Fresh Market is hiring seasonal team members to support stores during key business periods. This role may involve working in Grocery, Guest Service (Front End), Early Morning Production, or Produce, as well as providing counter support in Deli, Bakery, or Meat & Seafood. Team members are hired on a temporary basis, are not regular permanent employees, and employment may end when the seasonal business period concludes. The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

The role focuses on providing a warm, welcoming shopping experience through attentive guest service, product knowledge, merchandising, stocking, and support across departments. Depending on the department, duties may also include food sampling, weighing and scanning products, handling cash, preparing and slicing foods, gathering carts, and general housekeeping.

The work involves repetitive hand and arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, and exposure to extreme temperatures. Team members may spend extended periods standing or walking, and must wear approved head coverings and personal protective equipment. Tools and equipment may include knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, and pallet jacks, subject to age restrictions.

The Fresh Market is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and team members unless they would cause undue hardship. The posting describes the general nature of the role and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

• A passion for providing extraordinary service.
• At least 16 years of age, or at least 18 years of age for work in Deli, Bakery, or Produce.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasp, bend, and reach.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including up to four hours without a break or as required by law.
• Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, subject to age restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service by engaging with guests to understand their needs and help them create meal solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of store products and weekly ad items, and work across departments to assist guests.
• Safely handle food products for guest sampling.
• Create a hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking products and specialty items throughout the day while assisting nearby guests.
• Weigh and scan products accurately, handle cash, and provide change when appropriate.
• Gather shopping carts from the parking lot and assist with general housekeeping throughout the store.
• Slice and prepare department meats, cheeses, and convenient meal solutions while maintaining quality product levels.
• Present oneself professionally and adhere to uniform standards.
• Wear approved head coverings and required personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed