Food Production Specialist

Food Production Specialist at The Fresh Market

Tallahassee, FL | $13.00-$15.00 | Full‑time | Entry level

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.

• Handle production for key items to support Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments
• Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and complete meal solutions
• Ensure excellent product is ready for our guests by inspecting our store products for proper rotation, cleaning, sanitation procedures, completing reports as necessary
• Follow all The Fresh Market standards, policies, and protocols
• Present self in a professional manner, including adhering to uniform standards

The position requires the willingness to work a schedule of 3 am – 11 am, with days off typically Sunday and Wednesday. A shift differential of $2.00 per hour is available for hours between 12 am – 5 am. As a full‑time team member, flexibility is expected, including the ability to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

• A passion for providing extraordinary service
• At least 18 years of age

• Experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Production Planning Software experience

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching; ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself; exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, step‑stools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment
• Required to spend long periods standing or walking without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)
• Required to wear approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (access up to 50 % 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 many more

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all‑inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.