Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Food Demo Tasting Specialist - Part Time

Responsibilities

• Assists the Customer anywhere in the store with moderate to broad food knowledge.
• Promotes sales through moderate to broad ingredient, food preparation, recipe and product knowledge.
• Works in Center Store setting up and manning demo or sample stations anywhere in the store.
• Sells specific product through manned station following the guidelines provided.
• Tracks and records ROI of manned stations.
• Uses down-time to face shelves and keep department clean.
• Helps maintain sampling stations.
• Provides superior, proactive customer service.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales.
• Edits customers in recipe suggestions, preparation methods and cooking techniques for demo products.
• Aids Customers in physical need of assistance.
• Answers Customer's questions about product and explains merits to influence Customer's purchase.
• Demonstrates a curiosity for food and explores current food trends through books, magazines, articles, cooking classes, and other avenues.
• Maintains food safety standards and sanitation in the department.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience in Selling and/or Customer Service.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Basic food knowledge and experience.
  • Knowledge of parings and flavor profiles and/or willingness to learn profiles.
  • Exhibit interest, knowledge and ability in food preparation and cooking methods.
  • Successfully complete the Foodie knowledge review annually.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights, discounts, percentages, and volume.
• Education/Licenses/Certifications:
  • Food safety certification (preferred).
  • Attends a minimum of 70% all available on-site Vendor Training classes (required).