CM Austin N Lamar Kitchen Packaging - Production Rep - Part-Time

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Production Representative to join their dynamic team in a vibrant grocery environment. This role involves handling fresh ingredients, ensuring quality control, and providing exceptional customer service. As a key player in the production department, you'll engage in mixing, baking, and stocking products while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as you will work days, evenings, and weekends. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial production is preferred for this role.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, baking, and stocking products while ensuring quality control.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining sanitation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Customer Service

Education

Experience with Commercial Production

Knowledge of Baking Goods

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

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 of this position include:

1. Mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking of products
2. Ensuring quality control of all products before sending to the sales floor
3. Maintaining sanitation in the department
4. Maintaining organization of back storage, freezer, walk-in, and production area
5. Reading and executing daily production lists
6. Providing customer service as required, such as answering questions and taking orders on the phone
7. Assisting in monitoring the quality of goods and monitoring shrink
8. Ordering and receiving products and supplies
9. Maintaining transfer records
10. Prepping, wrapping, pricing, selling, and stocking products continuously
11. Demos or prepares customer samples for self-serve
12. Providing superlative customer service
13. Using suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

Requirements

1. Experience with commercial production preferred
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Ability to handle stressful situations
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. Lift and carry moderate to heavy loads (minimum of 50 lbs.), bend, reach, push, and pull
6. Ability to work overnight and flexible schedules (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
7. Knowledge and preparation of baking goods preferred
8. Values diversity