Center Store Specialist

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you'll make on our store, our team, and our community. Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team Team Member discount up to 40% Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your 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. About the Position: Are you known for your attention to detail and multitasking? Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed? As the Center Store Specialist , you will be the store’s point person for excellence across key center store categoriesincluding Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy,andBeer & Wine. You will ensure product freshness, pricing accuracy, and merchandising compliance while supporting inventory integrity and guest engagement. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork,delivering an exceptional guest experience whilemaintainingoperational standards. What You'll Do: Ensure allCenter Store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and datingand temperaturecompliancefordairy and frozenitems. Execute planograms andmaintainaccurateproduct placement and signage. Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine. 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. Execute planograms andmaintainaccurateproduct placement and signage. Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas. Engage guests with a friendly, helpfulapproach whenon the sales floor. Availability: This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. Qualifications: At a minimum, what you’ll need: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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. 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. We are proud to be an 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fresh Market