Overview
Central Market is a specialty grocery store 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 its wide selection of edible products, sourcing directly from the best providers worldwide. We offer hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, making us a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment extends beyond the plate, as we believe food unites families and communities, preserves cultures, and starts new traditions. Each store acts as a true market for exchanging goods, services, and ideas for food enthusiasts.
Responsibilities
Summary/Responsibilities of this position: Central Market is seeking a Production Representative with availability to include days, evenings, and weekends to handle the freshest, quality ingredients. Assignments will vary depending on the department in the store. Duties include:
- Mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking products
- Ensuring quality control of all products before they are sent to the sales floor
- Maintaining sanitation in the department
- Organizing back storage, freezer, walk-in, and production areas
- Reading and executing the daily production list
- Providing customer service, such as answering questions and taking orders by phone
- Monitoring the quality of goods and shrinkage
- Ordering and receiving products and supplies
- Maintaining transfer records
- Preparing, wrapping, pricing, selling, and stocking products continuously
- Demonstrating or preparing customer samples for self-serve
- Providing excellent customer service
- Using suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales
Requirements
- Experience with commercial production preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy loads (minimum of 50 lbs.)
- Ability to bend, reach, push, and pull
- Flexibility to work overnight, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge and preparation of baked goods preferred
- Valuing diversity