Food Production Specialist

GSO • Saratoga Springs, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fresh Market is seeking a production-focused team member to help deliver an extraordinary everyday eating experience for guests. The Food Production Specialist handles production for key items across the Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments, while maintaining knowledge of store products and weekly ad items and helping guests find products and complete meal solutions. The role helps ensure products are ready for guests by checking proper rotation, following cleaning and sanitation procedures, and completing reports as needed. Team members are expected to follow company standards, policies, and protocols and present themselves professionally, including adhering to uniform standards.

The position is full-time and requires a schedule of 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with days off typically Sunday and Wednesday. The schedule may need to be flexible and include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. A shift differential of an additional $2.00 per hour applies between midnight and 5:00 a.m. The pay range is $18.48 to $19.71 per hour.

Requirements

• Have a passion for providing extraordinary service.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be willing to work a schedule of 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with days off typically Sunday and Wednesday.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Be able to perform repetitive hand and arm movements; grasp; bend; reach; and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself.
• Be able to spend extended periods on one's feet and stand or walk without a break for up to four hours or as required by law.
• Wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with production planning software.

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 products for proper rotation and ensure excellent products are ready for guests.
• Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures and complete reports as necessary.
• Follow 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 individuals, spouses, partners, and families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.
• An additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

What This Job Offers

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