Work in Ford Heights:Fresh Food Associate | Hiring
Opportunity in Ford Heights
Position: Fresh Food Associate (Based in Ford Heights) Hiring Organization: Walmart Based in: Ford Heights, IL (our main Ford Heights branch)
Pay: $15-$22/Hour (approx. $22.6k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
What You'll Do
This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail And Grocery space in Ford Heights.
- This Ford Heights-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart team in Ford Heights, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ford Heights, a key hub for the Retail And Grocery industry.
About Walmart Fresh Food Departments
Walmart's fresh food departments — Deli, Bakery, Produce, and Meat — are where the company competes most directly with traditional grocery stores and specialty food shops. Fresh Food Associates are the culinary-adjacent team members who prepare deli meals, decorate bakery cakes, trim produce displays, and stock meat cases with the presentation quality and food safety discipline that builds customer trust. These departments require hands-on food handling skills and strict adherence to temperature control, sanitation, and HACCP compliance standards.
Position Overview
Walmart is hiring Fresh Food Associates to work in Deli, Bakery, Produce, and Meat departments at Supercenter and Neighborhood Market locations. You will prepare food items for sale, maintain department presentation standards, ensure cold chain compliance, and provide friendly service to customers at the deli counter, bakery display, produce section, or meat case. Food safety certification training is provided by Walmart.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare deli meals, slice meats and cheeses, decorate cakes, trim produce, or stock meat cases depending on your department assignment.
- Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards including temperature monitoring, handwashing protocols, and HACCP compliance.
- Rotate product using FIFO principles ensuring freshest items are displayed and expired products are pulled and disposed of properly.
- Assist customers at department service counters taking custom orders, answering product questions, and offering samples when applicable.
- Maintain department cleanliness including display case cleaning, floor sanitation, and equipment washing per health code requirements.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 18+ years of age for positions involving equipment operation (slicers, ovens, grinders). No prior food service experience required — Walmart provides food safety certification and department-specific training. Must stand for full shift and work in refrigerated environments. Walmart offers competitive fresh food associate pay (often higher than general sales floor rates), flexible scheduling, associate discount, 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into fresh food team lead and department coach positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Fresh Food Associate | Hiring position pay at Walmart?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $22. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ford Heights.
Where is this Fresh Food Associate | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Ford Heights, IL. Walmart has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ford Heights.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Fresh Food Associate | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Walmart provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Walmart offer for this position?
Walmart provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Walmart provide training for new hires?
Yes, Walmart provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
Do Walmart employees get discounts?
Yes, Walmart associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
