Central Market (Houston) Food Demo Tasting Specialist - Full time

Responsibilities

• Assist the Customer anywhere in the store with moderate to broad food knowledge.
• Promote sales through moderate to broad ingredient, food preparation, recipe and product knowledge.
• Works under direct supervision performing assigned demo tasks following established Food Safety and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Applies basic knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Use of moderately specialized subject matter knowledge is required.
• Excellent proactive Customer Service and communication skills are required for Customer engagement.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

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

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; small, confined spaces; cleaning chemicals and airport particles.
• The noise level is moderate.
• Lift moderately heavy loads up to 50 lbs. individually with potential for heavier loads when team-lifting.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to push/pull heavy loads of 75 lbs.