This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Mineola, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Mineola, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Round Rock, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Round Rock, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Gilmer, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Gilmer, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Richmond, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Richmond, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Mcallen, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Mcallen, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Humble, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Humble, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Decatur, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Decatur, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Mckinney, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Mckinney, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
North Richland Hills, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
North Richland Hills, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Plano, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Plano, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Lucas, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Lucas, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Forney, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Forney, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Frisco, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
Fruit Specialist
Frisco, TX · On-site
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a ...
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$15.87 - $17.70
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$23.28 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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The median wage is $26.49 / hr.
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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for fresh fruit in the United States is $27.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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To thrive in a Fresh Fruit role, such as a fresh fruit packer or produce associate, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of food safety guidelines, and a basic understanding of produce varieties and quality standards. Familiarity with inventory tracking systems, produce handling equipment, and certifications in food safety, such as ServSafe, are often required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for excelling in this position. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure the highest standards of freshness, quality, and safety in fast-paced retail or warehouse environments.
What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a Fresh Fruit position?
Daily responsibilities in a Fresh Fruit role often include inspecting and sorting fruit for quality, stocking shelves or packing orders, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. You may also be responsible for rotating stock to minimize waste, handling inventory management, and providing friendly customer service or working closely with a team of other produce professionals. Depending on the employer, you could work in grocery stores, distribution centers, or processing facilities, and the job may require some physical lifting and standing for extended periods. The role provides excellent hands-on experience and is a great entry point for advancing within the broader food retail or supply chain industry.
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Job description
Come join our AFC Team! Position OverviewThe Fruit Cutter Specialist is assigned in various Freshly Go store locations around the nation. Responsibilities include operating the Fruit and Vegetable stations in stores which are under AFC Corporate management until assignment ends.
This role will prepare fresh, high-quality cut fruit for retail sale while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards. Training will be provided during a 1-week orientation at a designated location.Job Responsibilities Wash, peel, cut, slice, and package fresh fruit according to company recipes and portion standards.Ensure all products meet freshness, quality, and appearance standards.Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (e.g., proper handwashing, glove use, temperature control).Properly label, date, and rotate product using standard procedures to ensure quality.Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including equipment and prep surfaces.Safely operate knives, cutting tools, and food preparation equipment.Stock and organize the merchandising stations so they look full.Prepare and cut fruit/vegetables to have ready to sell.Post applicable promotional displays (posters, banners, etc.).Promote fruit/vegetables by sampling daily.Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and health regulations.Maintain an active Food Handler Certification.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications & SkillsHigh school diploma/GED preferredFood Handler Certification requiredPrevious food prep, produce, or grocery experience preferred (not required)Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practicesAbility to safely use knives and food preparation toolsStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityKnowledge of fruit/vegetable handlingAbility to follow recipes and production guidelinesReliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a teamMust have excellent customer service skillsMust take initiative and be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision Physical DemandsProlonged periods standing and preparing foodAbility to work in refrigerated or cold environmentsMust be able to lift up to 25 -50 pounds at timesMust be able to work late and unpredictable hoursManual dexterity for cutting, slicing, and packaging fruitLocation: On-site (stores)Equal Employment OpportunityWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About AFC Franchise
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Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Compton, CA, US
Year founded
1986