Assistant Grocery Specialist – Hiring Event - Full-time

No one word can accurately describe what it’s like to be part of The Fresh Market. The experience is unique in so many ways. Our stores are designed as specialty neighborhood markets, where every detail is important and quality and service matter most. We are delighted to be expanding into your community, and invite you to discover what makes our opportunities so special.

The Fresh Market continues to grow with opportunities in our soon to open Cedar Rapids, IA location. We are now selecting the following positions: Assistant Grocery Specialist. Please join The Fresh Market for our Interview Day on Wednesday, August 20th. Please click APPLY NOW to schedule an appointment.

As the Assistant Grocery Specialist you will be responsible for working closely with Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers, and Grocery Manager in order to create The Fresh Market environment and ensure the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food.  The Assistant Grocery Specialist may assist in the process of interviewing and selecting grocery employees to achieve the vision of The Fresh Market.  The Assistant Grocery Specialist will demonstrate a high level of integrity with department products, with department employees and our customers.  A respect for detail by the Assistant Grocery Specialist will ensure that we remain focused on creating a wonderful experience for both our employees and customers.   The Assistant Grocery Specialist will ensure the prioritization and delegation of daily responsibilities throughout the department while training, coaching, and leading employees.   The Fresh Market Assistant Department Specialists will lead by example and be expected to create a warm and safe environment for all those who visit our stores.

Join the Fresh Market, and you'll work for a company that's dedicated to making positive, lasting impressions on our customers and on our employees.  We are a company that cares just as much about the little things as we do about the big ones, because after all, it's the experience that matters.

The Fresh Market prefers previous management experience in the retail, grocery, or restaurant industry.  The ideal candidate must have demonstrated excellent communication and leadership skills and possess basic math skills for ordering and inventory.  The knowledge of grocery products is preferred. The Fresh Market will require demonstrated strong merchandising and multi-tasking skills. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment at all times with all levels of employees.  Demonstrated excellent people skills are required for all positions within The Fresh Market.  The job requires standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver objects.  Weekend, evening and holiday work will be required in the position. Minimum age for employment is 18.