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Fresh Lead - 6552
Posting Date: 10/24/2026
Philadelphia, PA
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Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions
Job Requisition: 560425
Address: USA-PA-Philadelphia-1004 North 2nd Street
Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (5016105)
A great career opportunity
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize''s U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations.
A Giant Heirloom Fresh Lead role is a leadership position responsible for overseeing fresh produce operations, ensuring product quality, managing team performance, and delivering an excellent customer experience in the store''s fresh department.
Core Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Assistant Store Manager, a Fresh Lead typically:
Customer Service & Engagement
Greet customers warmly, make eye contact, smile, and say hello
Build rapport with the neighborhood by getting to know regulars and being approachable.
Educate customers and team members about fresh products, answer questions, and offer meal ideas or cooking tips
Operate self-checkout efficiently and return promptly to assist customers.
Fresh Produce Operations
Receive, unload, store, and verify deliveries
Supervise stocking, product rotation, and shrinkage recording.
Create engaging, informative displays and seasonal promotions.
Implement food sampling programs to drive sales and customer engagement.
Follow proper food handling and safety procedures at all times
Team Leadership & Development
Assign and oversee daily tasks for fresh department partners
Maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.
Train and empower team members to become knowledgeable product experts.
Identify process improvements and share solutions with the team.
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of fresh produce, seasonal offerings, and food safety standards.
Ability to lead, motivate, and train team members effectively.
Organized, time‑managed, and able to work under pressure.
Commitment to The Giant Company''s values of community connection, food quality, and work/life balance
Work Environment
Giant Heirloom positions itself as a modern neighborhood market with a focus on fresh, organic, and local products, offering a collaborative, community‑oriented culture Fresh Leads are expected to be part of the team, not just a supervisor, and to embody the company''s mission of "inspiring better days for our customers and neighbors."
Tip: If you''re applying, highlight your experience in fresh produce, customer engagement, and team leadership, as well as your ability to maintain high food safety standards.
For current openings, check Giant Heirloom''s official careers page or The Giant Company''s job portal, as postings and requirements may vary by location
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Our employees and prospective employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity. We provide an equal opportunity workplace committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their talents and abilities and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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Each item that rolls off the truck ensures the freshest product fills our shelves and our customers'' tables. Each order that''s picked and delivered so our customers can connect over a meal. Each hello and thank you shows care to our team members and customers. All this and more happens because of our strong and amazing team that is dedicated to serving our community, especially when they need us most. The work we do means a lot to us, and we''re proud to do it together as a team.
Under the federal Transparency in Coverage rule, group health plans are required to make publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges. Click the link to view the in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for health benefits offered by The Giant Company.
The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status, including civil unions, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, including childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
At The GIANT Company, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please inquire at the Customer Service Desk in any store or at the corporate office.