Fresh Foods Technician

Jobs at Acosta; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs at Acosta is seeking a Fresh Foods Technician to serve as the in-store expert across Fresh Foods, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Meat operations. This role emphasizes hands-on execution, coaching store teams, and traveling to retail locations to drive performance.

You will train associates on plan-o-grams, assist with openings and remodels, set up displays, and deliver monthly category reports with recommendations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in Fresh Foods, Bakery, Deli, Produce or Meat operations.
• Proven knowledge of production, merchandising, and daily department operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for Fresh Foods, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Meat operations.
• Represent company in-store and equip teams to meet standards.
• Travel independently to retail locations with pre-set objectives.
• Communicate progress and deliver visit recaps to stakeholders.
• Support openings, remodels, and resets with plan-o-grams and training.
• Execute new item setups and seasonal transitions.
• Maintain program documentation and merchandising tools.
• Develop reporting: store visits, category performance, annual reviews.
• Collaborate with merchandisers and leadership on execution strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fresh Foods Operations

Plan-o-grams

Training & coaching

Driver's license

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Fresh Foods Technician, you’ll serve as the go‑to expert for Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations—combining hands‑on technical expertise with coaching, training, and field execution. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working independently, traveling to retail locations, and making a visible impact on store performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, recognized by internal teams, clients, and retail partners for deep product knowledge, operational excellence, and procedural accuracy.
• Represent the company professionally in-store, ensuring customer teams are fully equipped to handle department complexities and operational standards.
• Travel independently to assigned retail locations, planning store visits in advance with clear objectives, agendas, and desired outcomes.
• Communicate effectively before, during, and after store visits, coordinating resources, providing progress updates, and delivering visit recaps to stakeholders.
• Support new store openings, remodels, and resets, including:
  • Assisting with setting cases to plan‑o‑grams
  • Training associates on plan‑o‑gram execution and production standards
  • Providing production support to meet volume needs before and after openings
• Execute and maintain new item setups, seasonal transitions, and ongoing plan‑o‑gram updates based on business needs.
• Maintain program documentation, merchandising tools, and category-specific manuals to support consistent execution.
• Develop and deliver reporting and insights, including:
  • Store visit reports
  • Monthly category performance reports with trend analysis and seasonal recommendations
  • Annual category reviews and ad‑hoc analysis as needed
• Collaborate regularly with merchandisers and leadership, sharing updates, introducing new programs or items, and aligning on execution strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and client objectives.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on experience in retail Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat operations
• Proven technical experience supporting daily department operations, merchandising, and production

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of Fresh Foods, Bakery, and/or Deli, Produce and Meat department operations, including production processes and merchandising standards
• Ability to set up displays, execute plan‑o‑grams, and participate in resets and remodels independently or as part of a team
• Comfortable training and guiding others through hands‑on, in‑store execution
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
• Work independently while managing multiple store visits and priorities
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to assigned retail locations

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on-site in retail environments for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Required visual acuity, including color perception, for display and product presentation accuracy
• Ability to travel regularly as part of the role

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Job Info

• Job Identification 33253
• Job Category Retail
• Posting Date 07/08/2026, 09:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time