Central Market Plano Cooking School Instructor - Part-Time

Central Market; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking a Sales Specialist who is passionate about food and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves managing inventory, ensuring product freshness, and maintaining a clean and organized sales floor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and retail, along with excellent interpersonal skills to engage with customers effectively. Join a vibrant team that values food as a means to unite families and communities, and contribute to a unique shopping experience that delights food enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a retail or restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain standards in safety and inventory control.
• Organize and prepare back area for incoming deliveries.
• Ensure product freshness and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Materials Handling Equipment Certification

Retail/Restaurant Experience

Education

2-5 years experience

Job description

Overview

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 is our sumptuous selection of everything edible. 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, preserving cultures, and 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.

Responsibilities

A Sales Specialist will be responsible for applying basic and some advanced skills in procedures and techniques specific to their area of specialization. Responsibilities include:

1. Identify and address high priority activities first
2. Provide excellent customer service
3. Organize, clean, and prepare back area for incoming deliveries
4. Keep sales floor uncluttered and free from spills
5. Stock, rotate items as needed, maintain standards/shrink, safety, and inventory control
6. Reset products and maintain shelf conditions ensuring integrity of shelf tags and signage in department
7. Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality
8. Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
9. Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control
10. Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales
11. Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

Experience and Education Preferred

- Typically requires 2-5 years experience

- Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment

- Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation is essential

- Strong customer service skills

- Passion for food

- Materials Handling Equipment certification

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to work in extreme temperatures

- Previous retail/restaurant experience required

Physical and Other Requirements

- Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs