The Fresh Market

Bakery Clerk

June - December 2021 • Tulsa, OK

What I liked

I enjoyed the packaging, stocking, and creative aspects. My coworkers were great and supportive. They really made the job better.

What I wish was different

I wish management had been more involved and supportive. The training wasn't as great as it could have been. Scheduling was awful.

Advice

Leave your work at work. Don't think about what you have to do the next day.

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Management intern

May - August 2021 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

How well the fresh market was able to work with their interns. How I was able to learn the daily routines of a general manager and get not only hand on experience everyday, but corporate experience on Zoom because their corporate office is in Greensboro.

What I wish was different

The summer I did tony internship was their first time having an internship program so I wish that I had done it another summer.

Advice

Never be afraid to get out of your comfort zone! I had never been to Nashville before and I was able to speed 10 weeks in a new city not knowing anyone. It was so rewarding and I found out a lot about myself along with getting a great internship experience.

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Meat department associate

June - August 2020 • Greenville, SC

What I liked

I learned a lot about meat and how food is handled. I learned about the inner workings of a grocery store.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been paid more.

Advice

All people are equal. Many of these people worked at Fresh Market full-time and supported families. They were often treated rudely by customers and unappreciated.

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Meat Cutter

March 2020 • Boca Raton, FL

What I liked

My wage has pretty good upside. It's trade work so demand is almost always there. The hours are flexible.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Deli Clerk

May 2019 - July 2020 • Hendersonville, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed working with my coworkers and helping people out. I also enjoyed getting into the flow of work.

What I wish was different

I wish my managers had staffed us better for closing. We had some irresponsible staff that just wouldn't show up.

Advice

If you do pursue this, try and plan out your closing schedule! Start the least-used things early!

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Pastry Baker

June 2018 • Suwanee, GA

What I liked

I like how small the place was and the different goods they had.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to work in grocery department. But I love the bakery now.

Advice

Know your worth when it comes to pay and the different task. The more you know the better you get paid.

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Market Manager

August 2012 - July 2019 • Bradenton, FL

What I liked

Customers and the quality of meat.

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Beware

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deli worker

January - November 2019 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

Free to explore all department opportunities, enjoyable customer experiences, cooperative management.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to work in different departments more often before the store closed.

Advice

Be prepared for any situation, and keep on top of what needs to be done by the end of the day.

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Grocery Clerk

June 2018 • Scarsdale, NY

What I liked

I liked being on my feet and the constant movement. I had been a cashier at another grocery chain for a few years and always I felt restless standing at my post for 8 hours at a time. I like feeling tired after a shift at TFM because it feels like I did something productive and pushed myself.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent less time there at night. 95% of the days I worked was from 4:00 to closing time (9PM) and sometimes I would not leave work until 11:30. It made it a challenge to have a life outside of work.

Advice

Just be able to listen and follow directions to the beat of your abilities. If you're working in grocery, being able to manage your time on the job is necessary if you want to complete the tasks that the manager sets before you, before you have to leave for the day.

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Produce Clerk

March 2018 - August 2019 • Wellington, FL

What I liked

I liked the flexible hours that allowed me to work around my classes. A lot of my coworkers were really great to work with.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have continued working there!

Advice

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Cashier

July 2018 • Towson, MD

What I liked

The atmosphere was very vibrant and I was able to meet so many different people, cultures, families and hardworking adults, day in and day out.

What I wish was different

The pay wasn’t the best and after a sudden manager shift in almost all of the departments, the store started going downhill in service and food quality.

Advice

Managers are what make workers want to work hard so if there is better management then you will get better service from your employees.

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Produce

June - August 2019 • Virginia Beach, VA

What I liked

Laid-back Great staff Worked with customers Great manager

What I wish was different

Paid a bit more

Advice

Don't take it for granted, great starter job.

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Bakery Clerk

May 2019 • West Chester Township, OH

What I liked

Friendly coworkers and managers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Bakery clerk

August 2017 - November 2018 • Marietta, GA

What I liked

The employees

What I wish was different

Applied as a baker first off, instead of bakery clerk

Advice

Don’t let them take advantage of you.

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Store Associate in Meat and Seafood

August 2017 - September 2018 • Midlothian, VA

What I liked

The fast pace and always moving type of work.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't leave the job.

Advice

Its easy work once you get the hang of things, so pay attention and adapt.

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Assistant grocery specialist

June 2017 - October 2018 • Fayetteville, NC

What I liked

The department management was run smoothly. Also was a friendly environment

What I wish was different

Other departments did not communicate very well which could cause issues with ours.

Advice

As long as your honest and work with them they will work with you.

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Bakery Clerk

May 2018 • Roanoke, VA

What I liked

I liked the atmosphere and my co-workers.

What I wish was different

The scheduling was sometimes conflicting.

Advice

This is a job for someone who likes to talk to people and work in a fast paced environment.

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Floral Specialist

April - August 2018 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

I loved the independence of running my own department, along with gaining leadership and organizational skills.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve stayed longer!

Advice

Be patient and flexible; so much can go wrong, but you have to roll with the punches!

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Meat Clerk

May 2014 • Southern Pines, NC

What I liked

Interaction with customers, learning about meats

What I wish was different

Longer lunch

Advice

Always ask what you can do to help.

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Cashier

July 2016 • Guilford, CT

What I liked

Flexible schedule, no training involved since I was returning to the job I had in high school.

What I wish was different

Advice

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