Meat/Seafood Department Jobs

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: Do you have a passion for food? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? As a Meat & Seafood Department Lead , you’ll help bring our mission to life by supporting the Meat & Seafood Department Manager in making everyday eating extraordinary. You’ll assist in leading your team with care and purpose, ensuring every guest feels welcome, and every department looks its best. You’ll work side by side with your team and manager, teaching and coaching them to grow while celebrating their successes. You’ll keep things running smoothly, solve problems quickly, and step in as acting manager when needed. This role reports to the Department Manager and embodies a culture of leadership, hospitality, excellence, and teamwork. Previous meat-cutting experience is preferred in this role, including the use of knives, grinders, and meat saws. What You'll Do: Help monitor labor schedules to meet productivity and budget goals. Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing shrink, and supporting ordering processes. Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager’s absence. Model and coach “Impeccable Hospitality” by actively engaging guests and creating positive experiences. Help implement merchandising strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales and profitability. Assist in analyzing department financial and performance metrics. Collaborate with fellow department leaders to drive overall store success. Leverage available technology to perform these tasks. 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: 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Must be 21 years of age or older. Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or related field; or equivalent experience. Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality, or high-volume specialty retail environment Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting. Bilingual skills a plus. 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

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team Team Member discount of 30% 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: As the Meat Cutter, you are managing, cutting, and trimming meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market standards and as requested by our Guests. You also assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes that require significant attention to detail. This is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency, effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results while curating an impeccable experience for our guests and team members. What You'll Do: Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and complete meal solutions Handle, slice, expertly cut, and trim a variety of the department’s prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards Monitor the temperature of cases, spillovers, and storage areas Enforce and follow department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries of products to ensure freshness and quality; including but not limited to cases, coolers, freezers, and sales floor Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per law Qualifications: CERTIFICATIONS All Meat Cutters must be certified within The Fresh Market’s internal training platform within 90 days of hire. At a minimum, what you’ll need: 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat Must be at least 18 years of age 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

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team Team Member discount of 30% 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: We’re looking for team members who have the ability to work in any one of our departments, including Deli, Meat & Seafood, Bakery, Grocery, Produce & Floral, and our Front-End. What You'll Do: Consistently provide excellent guest service, which includes: Engaging with our guests to learn their wants and needs so that you can help them create their meal solution Maintaining knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store and working across departments to assist guests Create a hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking our products and specialty items throughout the day, while also making sure nearby guests are assisted Gather shopping carts from the parking lot and assist in general housekeeping duties throughout the store Present self in a professional manner, including adhering to uniform standards Availability: To meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams, this position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. Qualifications: A passion for providing extraordinary service At least 16 years of age 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