Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Pie and Pastry Production- Full time

About the role

Central Market is seeking a Production Representative with availability to include days, evenings, and weekends to handle the freshest, quality of ingredients. Assignments will vary dependent on Department in Store.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping and stocking of products
• Ensuring quality control of all product before sending to sales floor
• Maintaining sanitation in the department
• Maintaining organization of back storage, freezer, walk‑in and production area
• Reading and executing daily production list
• Providing customer service as required such as answering questions, taking orders on the phone
• Assisting in monitoring the quality of goods and monitoring shrink
• Ordering and receiving products and supplies
• Maintaining transfer records
• Preparing, wrapping, pricing, selling, and stocking products continuously
• Demonstrating or preparing customer samples for self‑serve
• Providing superlative customer service
• Using suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial production preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and preparation of baking goods preferred
• Commitment to diversity

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Lift and carry moderate to heavy loads (minimum of 50 lb.)
• Bend, reach, push, and pull
• Ability to work overnight and flexible schedules (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays)