Deli Specialist: Fresh, Guest-First Experience

The Fresh Market Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market Inc. is seeking a Deli Specialist to ensure deli department excellence, maintain product freshness, merchandising accuracy, and food-safety compliance. You will support inventory, rotate stock, and engage guests with a friendly approach on the sales floor.

This role emphasizes teamwork, hospitality, and operational integrity, with flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain deli freshness, rotation, and dating per standards.
• Execute planograms and maintain product placement and signage.
• Coordinate with leadership on ordering and replenishment of deli items.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, and proper receiving/storage.
• Support promotions and seasonal events with department readiness.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and company policies; engage guests on the floor.

Skills

Retail operations

Attention to detail

Customer service

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic shelf label systems

Inventory management tech

AI-enabled retail tools

Job description

The Fresh Market Inc. is seeking a Deli Specialist to ensure deli department excellence, maintain product freshness, merchandising accuracy, and food-safety compliance. You will support inventory, rotate stock, and engage guests with a friendly approach on the sales floor.

This role emphasizes teamwork, hospitality, and operational integrity, with flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.