Seasonal Associate
The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteCustomer ServicePart-time
HoneyBaked is hiring seasonal staff for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays. These positions are ideal for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone seeking flexible, short-term income without a long-term commitment. Flexible scheduling allows you to work around family, school, or other commitments.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with excellent service in a friendly and polite manner.
- Respond positively to customer requests or comments.
- Demonstrate superior product knowledge and articulate product features and benefits.
- Drive add-on sales through suggestion selling.
- Maintain store cleanliness and merchandising standards.
- Take initiative and remain productive throughout your shift, taking responsibility for activities within your control.
- Follow all processes, procedures, and company standards in service, food preparation, and control.
- Adhere to safety, security, and respectful workplace policies.
Requirements
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- Prior customer service or food preparation experience preferred (e.g., cook, cashier, crew member, sales associate, or store associate).
- Physical dexterity and mobility to perform job demands, including working with a hot torch, bending, stooping, standing for long periods, twisting, and lifting products/supplies.
- Ham production associates may be required to lift up to 65 pounds.
Benefits
- Fun and casual work environment.
- Flexible hours with fewer early mornings/late nights compared to other retail/restaurant jobs.
- Seasonal associate discounts (available through the last day of your schedule).
- Free ham or turkey breast after completing the holiday schedule (a gift card may be substituted based on product availability).
Some seasonal associates will work at regular HoneyBaked store locations, while others may work at express locations open only during the holiday season.