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Salem's Fresh Eats

Crew Member

Brandon, FL · On-site

$11 - $14.25/hr

At Salem's Fresh Eats, we believe every guest deserves great food served fast and with a smile - and that starts with you! As a Crew Member, you'll be part of a versatile team that works across both ...

Salem's Fresh Eats

Crew Member

Tampa, FL · On-site

$11.25 - $15/hr

At Salem's Fresh Eats, we believe every guest deserves great food served fast and with a smile - and that starts with you! As a Crew Member, you'll be part of a versatile team that works across both ...

Salem's Fresh Eats

Crew Member - Polk

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

At Salem's Fresh Eats, we believe every guest deserves great food served fast and with a smile -- and that starts with you! As a Crew Member, you'll be part of a versatile team that works across both ...

Salem's Fresh Eats

Crew Member - Hillsborough

Tampa, FL · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

At Salem's Fresh Eats, we believe every guest deserves great food served fast and with a smile -- and that starts with you! As a Crew Member, you'll be part of a versatile team that works across both ...

Salem's Fresh Eats

Crew Member

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

At Salem's Fresh Eats, we believe every guest deserves great food served fast and with a smile - and that starts with you! As a Crew Member, you'll be part of a versatile team that works across both ...

Salem's Fresh Eats

Crew Member

Temple Terrace, FL · On-site

$11.25 - $15/hr

At Salem's Fresh Eats, we believe every guest deserves great food served fast and with a smile - and that starts with you! As a Crew Member, you'll be part of a versatile team that works across both ...

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How much do fresh food jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for fresh food in Florida is $16.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.40 and $17.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Fresh Food job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,191 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Food Production Manager

The Fresh Market Inc

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

$500/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

The Fresh Market rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

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:
Do you have a passion for production? Can you deliver a first-class experience for guests? As our Production Manager, you will take the lead in managing team members and the department's operational procedures and standards to provide the best products and the best complete meal solutions for our guests. Because you will be working with your team members and product continuously throughout the early morning, this is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency and effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results. This role reports to the Store Operations Manager and embodies a culture of leadership, hospitality, excellence, and teamwork.
What You'll Do:
  • Direct, manage, and assist all functions of the Production department and demonstrate excellence for your team and guests
  • Managing the production for key items to support Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments
  • Properly receiving/stocking goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levels
  • Manage product to reduce shrink/damage
  • Direct teams to handle, cut, and prepare a variety of the department's meat, cheeses, bread, prepacked produce, and convenient meal solutions in the early morning while maintaining quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards.
  • Provide team members through The Fresh Market Academy, including "on-the-job" and online training, to provide excellent guest service safely and securely while maintaining efficiency and minimizing product loss
  • Led, engage, motivate, and manage team members to provide excellent guest service
  • Provide coaching for team members to further their development and increase retention
  • Create and manage team schedules, aligning production to support guest shopping hours to ensure guests receive a first-class experience
  • Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety per TFM policies and per law.

Availability:
To meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams, this position requires the willingness to work a schedule of 3 am - 11 am with days off typically being Sunday and Wednesday of each week.
Qualifications:
At a minimum, what you'll need:
  • 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Food safety certification, or ability to obtain post-hire.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in business, retail management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality, or high-volume specialty retail environment
  • Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
  • Bilingual skills a plus.

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
  • 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

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About Fresh Market

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The Fresh Market is a renowned American chain of gourmet supermarkets based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Established in 1982, the company operates in the retail industry, predominantly specializing in offering superior quality, freshness, and variety of products. Their product catalog includes a variety of fresh food products, gourmet groceries, baked goods, and delicacies, among others. With a mission of "making everyday eating extraordinary," they are committed to providing customers with the freshest and finest quality food. Over the years, The Fresh Market has gained significant recognition in the industry, having successfully established over 150 stores across the United States.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Greensboro, NC, US

Year founded

1982

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