Produce & Floral Specialist
The Fresh Market · Wilmette, IL · 1 wk ago
OTHR$18.19–$19.4/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Ensure all produce, floral & gift center products meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating.
- Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
- Cook with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of produce, floral & gift center items.
- Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures.
- Play a key role in compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.
- Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas.
- Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach when on the sales floor.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
- Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Physical and Work Conditions
- Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
- Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $18.19 - $19.40 per hour.
Schedule
This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Benefits
Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team include:
- Attention to detail and multitasking.
- Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed.
- Become the store’s point person for produce, floral & gift center department excellence.
- Ensuring product freshness, merchandising accuracy, and compliance with food safety standards.
- Delivering an exceptional guest experience while maintaining operational integrity.
- Owning produce, floral & gift center inventory accuracy, rotation standards, and presentation.
- Supporting guest engagement and department readiness for promotions and seasonal events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation
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 to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.