Cooking & Sampling Host
About The Position
The Cooking & Sampling Host runs in-market cooking demonstrations, often in front of an audience, and connects with guests through a shared interest in food. The role educates staff and guests about cooking and product preparation, prepares and samples products with an emphasis on selling, and keeps preparation and cooking areas neat, clean, and orderly. The host provides service to staff and guests, keeps current on industry trends and standards, and follows company, department, sustainability, safety, and security policies, as well as the company’s core values, brand, and business principles. The position requires open availability for hours between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., with flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Compensation ranges from $18.40 to $26.85 per hour.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of and interest in food, nutrition, and cooking techniques.
- Excellent customer service skills and an attitude of service to others.
- Outgoing and personable demeanor.
- Self-discipline and accountability.
- Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office.
- Selling and merchandising emphasis, with creativity and openness to cross-merchandising ideas.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Ability to be a team player, leader, and positive role model.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a diverse group of guests, employees, and leadership.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Ability to take direction, follow procedures and recipes, and carry out department tasks and assignments.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Full-body mobility, including bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching; excellent manual dexterity; and ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to exemplify health department standards and work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Responsibilities
- Run in-market cooking demonstrations, frequently in front of an audience.
- Engage and connect with guests over a shared passion for food.
- Educate staff and guests in cooking and preparation of products.
- Prepare and sample products with an emphasis on selling.
- Maintain preparation and cooking areas in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
- Demonstrate an attitude of service to staff and guests and provide excellent customer service.
- Keep up on industry trends, standards, and changes.
- Support and follow company and department policies.
- Support and follow sustainability programs and safety and security policies.
- Operate within the company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with weekly medical premiums of $9–$23.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Premium pay rates.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discount on virtually everything in company markets.
- 401(k) plans.
- Profit-sharing.
- Pension.
- Scholarship program.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
