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. • 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. 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 #DiscoverYourPath