Seasonal Spice Associate (Oakland)

Oaktown Spice Shop•Oakland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The seasonal spice associate has a passion for food and cooking as well as a strong work ethic, a commitment to high quality and strong organizational skills. Attention to detail is key. The seasonal spice associate provides excellent customer service and values working as part of a team. This is a temporary position for about 5-10 hours per week in October, increasing to 16 hours per week in November, with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Experience in retail, food or customer service
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form
Basic mathematical skills
Able to handle critical customer situations with ease and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment and willingness to take on additional tasks with a positive attitude to help out the team
Embraces a culture of learning and advocacy; values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays and adhere to a blackout period from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve

Nice To Haves

Food-related work experience

Responsibilities

General sales and customer service on the floor
Operate the cash register
Fill customer orders, check customers out
Educate customers about our products
Help customers over the phone or in person and direct them to the proper channels if needed
Restock shelves
Maintain a clean environment in the shop
Pick and pack pickup orders
Create custom gift boxes
Follow opening and closing procedures as needed