Long Island Taste NY Market Sales Ambassador - Dix Hills, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

16d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Island Taste NY Market Sales Ambassador supports the Taste NY Market at Long Island Welcome Center. Primary responsibilities include assisting customers in a food service setting, self-checkout, maintaining clean and organized work stations and ensuring a clean guest area. Clerk provides quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards, follows health safety and sanitation guidelines for all products. Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues. Inspect the store for cleanliness, organization and refill supplies as needed. The Ambassador is expected to discuss Long Island agriculture and local foods with customers, utilizing provided information and engage them in the areas of local agriculture products sold in the store. Candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively with managers and co-workers. Individuals must be able to follow and create already developed coffee recipes. Must have the ability to recommend daily coffee from the menu list.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent education.
Experience working in customer service and retail environments.
Ability to complete basic math in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work with the public in a food service setting.
Attention to product rotation detail.
Knowledge of basic marketing strategies, advertising and distribution of products.
Experience in storing (inventory), and marketing retail food products.
Experience in display, merchandising, and sales and promotion.
Ability to operate or learn to operate a cash register.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
Must be able to lift 20-50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year retail experience.
Barista experience or a willingness to learn the skills.
Food service training.
Understanding of basic marketing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of the organization, operation, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Extension.
Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural practices or willingness to learn.
Maintains regular and consistent punctuality with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Customer service – greets, assists and serves the needs of store customers.
Assist customers with self-checkout system.
Replenishment of store supplies and inventory.
Track product inventory.
Receive and log scheduled deliveries.
Assist with promotion of agri-tourism on Long Island.
Promote local farms, produce, food and products displayed to customers.
Provides quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
Monitor product expiration dates and observe First in First out practices.
Create attention-grabbing displays.
Assist in helping manage and display products.
Follow health safety and sanitation guidelines store inspection, organization and restock as needed
Must assist in maintaining a clean facility.
Work with supervisors to learn about products being sold in the store.
Maintain equipment, troubleshoot if necessary and alert manager (such equipment will be cash register, coffee and expresso makers).
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.