Seasonal Deli Team Member at The Fresh Market in Cornelius, NC

The Fresh Market & You:

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. We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service***.***

About the Position:

We’re looking for seasonal team members who have the ability to work in our Grocery, Guest Service (Front End), Early Morning Production or Produce departments as well as counter support in our Deli, Bakery, or Meat & Seafood departments.

What You'll Do:

• Consistently provide excellent guest service, which includes:
  • Engaging with our guests to learn their wants and needs so that you can help them create their meal solution
  • Maintaining knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store and working across departments to assist guests
  • Ability to safely handle food products for sampling to our guests
• Create a hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking our products and specialty items throughout the day, while also making sure nearby guests are assisted
• Properly weighing and scanning of product, cash handling, and providing change were appropriate.
• Gather shopping carts from the parking lot and assist in general housekeeping duties throughout the store
• Slice and prepare a variety of the department’s meat, cheeses, and convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while maintaining quality product levels
• Present self in a professional manner, including adhering to uniform standards

Availability:

This role is a seasonal opportunity designed to support our stores during key business periods. Team members in this role are hired on a temporary basis and are not considered regular, permanent team members and employment may conclude at the end of the seasonal business period. This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• A passion for providing extraordinary service
• At least 16 years of age or at least 18 years of age in our Deli, Bakery, Produce

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical and Work Conditions

• 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, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18)
• Required to spend long periods of time on 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

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

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.