Food Production Specialist

GSO • Hingham, MA

5d

About The Position

The Food Production Specialist handles production for key items supporting the Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments. The role also supports guests across departments by maintaining knowledge of store products and weekly ad items, helping guests locate products, and completing meal solutions. The specialist inspects products for proper rotation and ensures cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed, completing reports as necessary. The role follows The Fresh Market’s standards, policies, and protocols and requires a professional presentation, including adherence to uniform standards.

The stated schedule is 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., with days off typically Sunday and Wednesday. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays as store and guest needs change. An additional $2.00 per hour shift differential applies between midnight and 5 a.m. The posting lists hourly pay ranges of $16.95–$19.48 and $18.19–$19.40.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality, or a high-volume specialty retail environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
• Bilingual skills.

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 for proper rotation and ensure excellent product is ready for guests.
• Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures and complete reports as necessary.
• Follow The Fresh Market’s standards, policies, and protocols.
• Present professionally, including adhering to uniform standards.

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%.
• Early Earn Wage Access, with access to 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 other offerings.
• An additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between midnight and 5 a.m.

What This Job Offers

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