Seasonal Associate - California Stores

About the role

HoneyBaked is hiring seasonal associates for the Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays. These positions are ideal for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone seeking extra income without a long-term commitment. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate 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 the shift, taking responsibility for activities within your control.
• Follow all processes, procedures, and company standards, including service, food preparation, and safety policies.
• 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 and supplies.
• Ham production associates may be required to lift up to 65 pounds.

Some seasonal associates will work at regular HoneyBaked store locations, while others may work at express locations open only during the holiday season.

Pay

Pay ranges from the state minimum wage starting at $17 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Fun and casual work environment.
• Flexible hours with fewer early mornings or late nights compared to other retail/restaurant jobs.
• Seasonal associate discounts (available through the last day of your schedule).
• A free ham or turkey breast (or a gift card, depending on availability) after completing the holiday schedule.