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Maumee Valley Group

Fresh Food Assembly

Defiance, OH · On-site

$14/hr

Job Details: *Preparing fresh food for production *Producing fresh food items such as sandwiches, salads, parfaits, etc. *Labeling containers *Basic Cleaning Duties Benefits: *Weekly Pay, Every ...

Maumee Valley Group

Fresh Food Assembly

Defiance, OH · On-site

$14/hr

Job Details: *Preparing fresh food for production *Producing fresh food items such as sandwiches, salads, parfaits, etc. *Labeling containers *Basic Cleaning Duties Benefits: *Weekly Pay, Every ...

Golden Pantry Food

Fresh Food Associate

Athens, GA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Prepare food in accordance with Golden Pantry recipe guidelines, in compliance with food safety requirements, while ensuring customer satisfaction regarding food quality and presentation. * Ensures ...

Simos

Fresh Food Specialist

Gardena, CA · On-site

$19.70/hr

Description Looking for a new opportunity as a Fresh Food Specialist? Join the Air Fayre team! In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, verifying, and managing fresh food inventory to ...

Golden Pantry Food

Fresh Food Associate

Homer, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

Prepare food in accordance with Golden Pantry recipe guidelines, in compliance with food safety requirements, while ensuring customer satisfaction regarding food quality and presentation. * Ensures ...

Golden Pantry Food

Fresh Food Associate

Watkinsville, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Prepare food in accordance with Golden Pantry recipe guidelines, in compliance with food safety requirements, while ensuring customer satisfaction regarding food quality and presentation. * Ensures ...

Golden Pantry Food

Fresh Food Associate

Dacula, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

Prepare food in accordance with Golden Pantry recipe guidelines, in compliance with food safety requirements, while ensuring customer satisfaction regarding food quality and presentation. * Ensures ...

Golden Pantry Food

Fresh Food Associate

Milledgeville, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Prepare food in accordance with Golden Pantry recipe guidelines, in compliance with food safety requirements, while ensuring customer satisfaction regarding food quality and presentation. * Ensures ...

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How much do fresh food jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for fresh food in the United States is $22.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fresh food worker?

Fresh food workers are employees who handle, prepare, and serve fresh, perishable food items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and baked goods. They typically work in grocery stores, supermarkets, markets, or food processing facilities. Their responsibilities include stocking shelves, maintaining food safety standards, assisting customers, and ensuring product freshness and quality. These workers play a key role in ensuring that consumers have access to safe and high-quality fresh foods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fresh food associate?

To excel as a Fresh Food Associate, you need knowledge of food safety, handling procedures, and basic inventory management, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food labeling tools, and temperature monitoring equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, customer service orientation, and strong teamwork skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting smooth store operations.

What are some common challenges faced by employees working in fresh food departments, and how can they be managed?

Employees in fresh food departments often face challenges such as maintaining strict food safety standards, managing inventory with perishable products, and ensuring excellent customer service during busy periods. Staying organized, following proper storage protocols, and communicating clearly with team members can help address these challenges. Ongoing training and collaboration with supervisors also play a key role in maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Fresh Food vs Food Service Worker?

AspectFresh FoodFood Service Worker
CredentialsFood handling certification, basic culinary knowledgeFood handling certification, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, markets, food production facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Industry UsageFood retail, wholesale, productionHospitality, food service industry
Job FocusHandling, preparing, and managing fresh food productsServing customers, food preparation, maintaining service areas

Fresh Food roles focus on handling, preparing, and managing fresh food products within retail or production settings. Food Service Workers primarily serve customers and prepare food in hospitality environments. While both require food safety knowledge, their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fresh Food job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,753 per year, or $22 per hour.

Fresh Food Manager

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store

Forest City, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Love's Travel Stops rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 800 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

402nd of 738 rated retailers

Job description

Req ID: 485275
Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) - 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Quarterly Bonus Program * Profit-Sharing Opportunity * Hiring Immediately
Welcome to Love's!
At Love's, Fresh Food Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our fresh kitchen. Fresh Food Managers will be leading the staff in managing processes to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the food industry and ready to make a difference.
Job Functions:
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, along with adherence to proper food safety procedures.
  • Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation.
  • Oversee proper task execution and completion, maintain schedule integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
  • Work alongside team members to prepare and package products in a timely manner to maximize customer service expectations.
  • Understand financial reporting, which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Collaborate with leadership in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Requirements:
  • 1+ years food management experience.
  • 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
  • 1+ years supervising and training 5 or more employees.
  • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.

Skills and Demands:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
  • Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations.
  • Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.

Our Culture:
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.
Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

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