
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
flexible schedule
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion program
Job Description
Central Market is a renowned specialty grocery store well-known for offering the freshest and highest quality ingredients to its customers. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional shopping experiences by combining a vast range of gourmet products with friendly, knowledgeable service. As a part of the larger Whole Foods Market brand, Central Market maintains its unique identity by focusing on premium products, fresh bakery items, artisan goods, and a carefully curated selection of local and organic items. This rich heritage and dedication to quality create an inviting atmosphere for food enthusiasts and everyday shoppers alike. The company operates multiple store departments with a team-oriented culture that values diversity and the personal growth of its employees. Central Market aims to foster an environment where partners (employees) feel supported in delivering excellence while benefiting from professional development opportunities and comprehensive support programs. The employment type for this position is likely full-time or part-time, with flexible scheduling to accommodate days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Although the salary range varies by location and exact position, Central Market offers competitive wages in line with the industry standards for retail and food production roles. Benefits generally include health coverage, paid time off, and employee discounts, emphasizing the company's commitment to partner well-being and job satisfaction.
The role of a Production Representative at Central Market is integral to ensuring the delivery of fresh, quality food products throughout the store. This position requires a candidate who is diligent, organized, and skilled at handling a variety of production tasks in a timely manner. The Production Representative is responsible for mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking products across multiple departments, ensuring they meet Central Market's rigorous quality and sanitation standards. The role demands attention to detail to maintain high standards for product freshness and presentation before items reach the sales floor. Additionally, the Production Representative must maintain organization in storage areas such as back stock, freezer, and walk-in units, which supports efficient inventory management and operational flow.
A key component of this role is interacting with customers to provide exceptional service, answer questions, take phone orders, and utilize suggestive selling techniques to enhance sales. This customer focus aligns with Central Market's dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for shoppers. The position also involves monitoring product quality, managing shrink (loss of inventory), ordering and receiving supplies, and maintaining accurate transfer records. The environment is fast-paced and requires reliability to follow daily production lists and meet scheduling demands that may include overnight shifts. Candidates should be prepared to handle the physical requirements of the job, such as lifting moderate to heavy loads and working flexible hours. This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for individuals passionate about food production and customer service within a respected specialty grocery chain. Central Market provides a supportive work environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and pride in providing the highest quality products to customers consistently.
The role of a Production Representative at Central Market is integral to ensuring the delivery of fresh, quality food products throughout the store. This position requires a candidate who is diligent, organized, and skilled at handling a variety of production tasks in a timely manner. The Production Representative is responsible for mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking products across multiple departments, ensuring they meet Central Market's rigorous quality and sanitation standards. The role demands attention to detail to maintain high standards for product freshness and presentation before items reach the sales floor. Additionally, the Production Representative must maintain organization in storage areas such as back stock, freezer, and walk-in units, which supports efficient inventory management and operational flow.
A key component of this role is interacting with customers to provide exceptional service, answer questions, take phone orders, and utilize suggestive selling techniques to enhance sales. This customer focus aligns with Central Market's dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for shoppers. The position also involves monitoring product quality, managing shrink (loss of inventory), ordering and receiving supplies, and maintaining accurate transfer records. The environment is fast-paced and requires reliability to follow daily production lists and meet scheduling demands that may include overnight shifts. Candidates should be prepared to handle the physical requirements of the job, such as lifting moderate to heavy loads and working flexible hours. This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for individuals passionate about food production and customer service within a respected specialty grocery chain. Central Market provides a supportive work environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and pride in providing the highest quality products to customers consistently.
Job Requirements
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy loads (minimum of 50 lbs)
- ability to bend, reach, push, and pull
- ability to work overnight and flexible schedules
- good communication skills
- ability to handle stressful situations
- prior experience with commercial production preferred
Job Qualifications
- Experience with commercial production - preferred
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills - required
- ability to handle stressful situations - required
- good verbal and written communication skills - required
- knowledge and preparation of baking goods - preferred
- values diversity - required
Job Duties
- Mixing products
- shaping products
- baking products
- wrapping products
- stocking products
- ensuring quality control before sending products to sales floor
- maintaining sanitation in the department
- organizing back storage, freezer, walk-in, and production areas
- reading and executing daily production list
- providing customer service, including answering questions and taking phone orders
- monitoring the quality of goods and shrink
- ordering and receiving products and supplies
- maintaining transfer records
- prepping, wrapping, pricing, selling and stocking products continuously
- preparing customer samples or demos for self-serve
- providing superlative customer service
- using suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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