Center Store Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc • Stuart, FL

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About The Position

The Center Store Specialist is the store’s point person for excellence across Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy, and Beer & Wine. The role ensures product freshness, pricing accuracy, merchandising compliance, and inventory integrity while supporting guest engagement. The specialist works with department leadership on ordering and replenishment, verifies deliveries, maintains product placement and signage, and supports front-end operations as needed. The role calls for passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork in delivering an exceptional guest experience and maintaining operational standards.

The position requires a flexible schedule that may include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. The work involves extended periods standing or walking, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending and reaching, handling products and equipment, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, and exposure to extreme temperatures. Required protective attire may include an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, as well as personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and stand or walk without a break for up to 4 hours or as required by law.
• Ability to use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Wear approved protective attire, which may include a hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Center Store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating and temperature compliance for dairy and frozen items.
• Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
• Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer, and wine.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness and ensure proper receiving and storage procedures.
• Support compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.
• Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on demand per pay period.
• 401K contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans are available.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed