Center Store Specialist

The Fresh Market

Wilmette (IL)

On-site

USD 52,121,000 - 55,589,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and additional time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, (

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Wilmette, IL seeks a Center Store Specialist to manage Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy, and Beer & Wine categories with focus on freshness, pricing accuracy, and merchandising compliance.

You’ll support inventory integrity, engage guests, and assist during peak times as a cashier or in other areas, with a pay range of $18.19–$19.40 per hour.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure Center Store categories meet freshness and quality standards.
Execute planograms and maintain product placement and signage.
Coordinate with leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine.
Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving.
Support front-end operations as cashier or in other areas during peak times.
Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Fast pace

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Are you known for your attention to detail and multitasking? Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed? As the Center Store Specialist, you will be the store’s point person for excellence across key center store categories including Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy, and Beer & Wine. You will ensure product freshness, pricing accuracy, and merchandising compliance while supporting inventory integrity and guest engagement. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, delivering an exceptional guest experience while maintaining operational standards.

The pay range for this position is $18.19 - $19.40 per hour.

What You'll Do

Ensure all Center Store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating and temperature compliance for dairy and frozen items.
Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine.
Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures.
Play a key role in compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.
Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas.
Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach when on the sales floor.

Availability

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Physical And Work Conditions

Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and 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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