Central Market Fort Worth Food Demo Tasting Specialist - Part-Time

Central Market•Fort Worth, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Requirements

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

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
Based in Center Store but able to set up and man a demo or sample stations anywhere in the store and sells specific product through manned station following the guidelines provided
Sets up assigned demo stations procuring product and tracking usage
Track and record ROI of manned stations
Use down-time to face shelves and keep department clean
Helps maintain sampling stations Provides superior, proactive customer service
Uses suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales
Educates customers in recipe suggestions, preparation methods and cooking techniques for demo products
Assist Customers in physical need of assistance
Answers Customer's questions about product and explains merits to influence Customer's purchase
Demonstrates a curiosity for food and explores current food trends through books, magazines, articles, cooking classes, and other avenues
Exhibits varied interest/knowledge in cooking to include knowledge of ingredients and preparation methods
Maintains food safety standards and sanitation in the department