Food Production Specialist

GSO•Knoxville, TN

19h

About The Position

The Food Production Specialist handles production of key items for the Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments. The role supports guests across departments by maintaining knowledge of products and weekly ad items and helping guests find products and complete meal solutions. The specialist helps ensure products are ready for guests by inspecting them for proper rotation, following cleaning and sanitation procedures, and completing reports as necessary. The role also requires following The Fresh Market’s standards, policies, and protocols and maintaining a professional appearance in accordance with uniform standards. The position typically works from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Sunday and Wednesday usually as days off. The schedule may need to be flexible, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays, to meet store, guest, and team needs. Work involves long periods on one’s feet, repetitive hand and arm movements, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, and exposure to extreme temperatures. Approved head coverings and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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 spend long periods on one’s 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.
Ability to work the typical 3 a.m.–11 a.m. schedule and a flexible schedule that may include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Willingness to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, as well as 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

Handle production for key items supporting the Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments.
Maintain knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store.
Work across departments to assist guests in finding products and completing meal solutions.
Inspect store products for proper rotation.
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures and complete reports as necessary.
Follow The Fresh Market standards, policies, and protocols.
Present oneself professionally and adhere to uniform standards.

Benefits

Team Member discount of 30%.
Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% of earned wages, up to $500, on demand per pay period.
401(k) contribution and company match.
Financial Wellness Program.
Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individuals and families.
Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.
An additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.

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