Food Production Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Production Specialist handles production of key items to support the Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments. The role also maintains knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store, assists guests in finding products and complete meal solutions, and helps ensure products are ready for guests through proper rotation, cleaning, sanitation, and reporting. Team members follow The Fresh Market’s standards, policies, and protocols and present themselves professionally in accordance with uniform standards.

The position requires a schedule of 3 am–11 am, with days off typically Sunday and Wednesday. The schedule may change to meet store, guest, and team needs, and the position requires flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. A $2.00-per-hour shift differential applies between 12 am and 5 am.

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.
• Willingness to work a 3 am–11 am schedule, typically with Sundays and Wednesdays off.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasp, bend, reach, and 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.
• Must wear an approved 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

• 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 help guests find products and complete meal solutions.
• Inspect store products to ensure proper rotation.
• Complete cleaning and sanitation procedures and reports as necessary.
• Follow all The Fresh Market standards, policies, and protocols.
• Present oneself professionally, including adhering to uniform standards.

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%.
• Early Earn Wage Access, allowing access to up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages 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 the individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.
• $2.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 12 am and 5 am.

What This Job Offers

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