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WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Boise, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

Acosta

Fresh Foods Technician

Boise, ID

Strong working knowledge of Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat department ... Work independently while managing multiple store visits and priorities * Valid driver's license and ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Fontana, CA · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Bremerton, WA · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Carrollton, TX · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Bend, OR · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Bend, OR · On-site

$18.75/hr

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Meridian, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Walla Walla, WA · On-site

$17.38 - $21.21/hr

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Billings, MT · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Carrollton, TX · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Meridian, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Spokane, WA · On-site

$17.28 - $24.16/hr

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Meridian, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Overview Job Summary Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli ...

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How much do fresh foods department manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for fresh foods department manager in the United States is $22.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fresh foods department manager?

A Fresh Foods Department Manager oversees the operations of fresh food sections such as produce, deli, bakery, meat, and seafood within a grocery store or supermarket. Their responsibilities include managing inventory, ensuring food safety and quality standards, supervising staff, and providing excellent customer service. They also coordinate with suppliers, plan promotions, and work to maximize sales and profitability. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of fresh food products.

What are some typical challenges faced by a fresh foods department manager, and how can they be addressed?

Fresh Foods Department Managers often encounter challenges such as managing inventory to minimize waste, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of product quality and freshness. To address these, managers should implement efficient ordering and rotation systems, provide ongoing staff training, and closely monitor expiration dates and display conditions. Regular communication with suppliers and team members also helps maintain consistency and quickly resolve any issues that arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fresh foods department manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fresh Foods Department Manager, you need strong knowledge of food safety, inventory management, and merchandising, often supported by retail experience and a high school diploma or higher. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, ordering software, and food handling certifications is typically required. Excellent leadership, customer service, and organizational skills help you motivate teams and meet customer expectations. These skills are crucial for ensuring product quality, driving sales, and maintaining compliance in a dynamic retail environment.

What is the difference between Fresh Foods Department Manager vs Grocery Department Supervisor?

AspectFresh Foods Department ManagerGrocery Department Supervisor
CredentialsFood safety certifications, management experienceBasic retail or grocery certifications, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentFresh produce, meat, bakery sectionsNon-perishable food aisles, stockrooms
Industry UsageSupervises fresh food departments in grocery storesOversees grocery aisles and stock management

The Fresh Foods Department Manager focuses on managing fresh produce, meat, and bakery sections, requiring specialized food safety certifications and management skills. In contrast, the Grocery Department Supervisor oversees non-perishable food sections, often with less emphasis on food safety certifications. Both roles are vital in grocery retail, but the Fresh Foods Department Manager has a broader scope in handling perishable items and ensuring quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Fresh Foods Department Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,201 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Fresh Foods Clerk

Boise, ID • On-site

WinCo Foods
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores • 10K+ employees
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Posted 10 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

About Us
Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.
Overview
Job Summary
Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operates and maintains the fresh food production areas (Deli/Seafood/Pizza), prepares the areas for sales, fries food, operates the rotisserie oven, prepares ready-to-bake/baked pizzas, etc. Receives inventory, verifies receipt of ordered product, and stocks in designated areas. Consistently provides friendly, courteous service to internal and external customers. Performs other related work. Generally works 6-8 hour shifts between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
  • Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers. Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis of taking care of the customer.
  • Takes orders, answers questions, and performs suggestive selling.
  • Prepares, stocks, displays, straightens, and rotates product in fresh food areas (Deli/Seafood/Pizza).
  • Prepare production items according to recipes, food safety procedures, and/or specified cooking times
  • Handles frozen product.
  • Inspects all product for quality and freshness
  • Prepares case by putting the product in fresh pans, rotating product, putting product back, filling, etc.
  • Places proper signage on all products which includes pricing, description, code dating, and COOL information on all required products.
  • Cleans and maintains department equipment such as fryers, slicers, etc. by breaking down and reassembling equipment, operating dish washer and hand washing dishes, cleaning all appropriate parts with sanitizing solution.
  • Maintains clean and sanitary department by washing parts, tables and wrapping stations; taking trash and paper to the appropriate balers; cleans floors and coolers; cleaning and maintaining glass display counters on the inside and out; etc.
  • Receives inventory, stocks, verifies receipt of ordered product and orders.
  • Follows strict sanitary guidelines and completes associated records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
  • Understands and follows all food safety procedures and requirements.

Requirements
Ability to:
  • Work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation; including night, weekends and holidays.
  • Communicate (hearing & speech) effectively with customers to receive orders and perform customer relation skills.
  • Conduct visual inspections, read and follow production guides, recipes and product labels, log production quantities, temperature readings, etc. on proper forms.
  • Perform basic math (add, subtract, divide and multiply) and compute weights and measures.
  • Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards with respect to related procedures, equipment (e.g., knives) and work aides.
  • Complete training course and meet minimum time standards of productivity and accuracy.
  • Wear hair net, beard net and gloves and other personal protective equipment as required.
  • Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.
  • Stand, walk and move rapidly for extended periods of time.
  • Bend, stoop, twist, turn and reach over the counter and in tight areas frequently.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and reach, push and pull racks.
  • Handle refrigerated goods (-20°F to 28°F)
  • Work around machinery emitting heat (400°F rotisserie and 325°F hot shortening).
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.

Additional Requirements:
  • Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws)

Machines and Equipment Operated:
  • Cash Register
  • Film over wrapper, digital scales, etc.
  • Knives and other kitchen utensils.
  • Electric Slicers
  • Deep fryers, ovens, etc.
  • Oil filtering machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash compactor
  • Cardboard bailer
  • Hand, pallet jack
  • Conveyor ovens

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.
EEO/Inclusivity
As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.
Fraud alert: WinCo advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from WinCo by checking the official WinCo careers website.

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At WinCo Foods we act like owners - because we are! We believe, as the Low Price Grocery Leader, that we make the lives of the communities where we operate better by giving them the best possible prices to feed their families and by focusing on the success, well-being and diversity of our employee owners.

Industry

Supermarkets and grocery stores

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

Year founded

1967

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