Demo Kitchen Associate

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC; York, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC in York, ME is seeking a friendly Demo Kitchen Associate to bring our products to life through cooking demonstrations, tasty samples, and exceptional guest service. You’ll prepare recipes, engage guests, and help turn tastings into memorable shopping experiences.

The role blends cooking with sales, requiring energy, strong communication, and a passion for food. Weekend availability and ServSafe knowledge are a plus, with a welcoming, open-kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Retail, sales, or food-service/demonstration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes and product samples for guests during daily cooking demonstrations.
• Engage with guests while cooking, sharing ideas and tips.
• Help drive product sales by creating an inviting demo experience.
• Plan grocery needs and shop for fresh ingredients.
• Monitor ingredient and product costs to support profitability.
• Maintain demo materials and attractive product displays.
• Assist guests on the sales floor and at registers as needed.
• Support store events, promotions, and special sales activities.
• Follow all safety policies and attend training sessions.

Skills

Cooking

Guest interaction

Customer service

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Do you love cooking, sharing recipes, and helping people discover new products? We're looking for an enthusiastic Demo Kitchen Associate who can bring our products to life through engaging cooking demonstrations, delicious samples, and exceptional guest service.

This is a highly interactive role for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen while also connecting with guests. You'll prepare and demonstrate recipes, talk with guests about products and cooking ideas, and help turn a great tasting experience into a great shopping experience.

What You'll Do

• Prepare recipes and product samples for guests during daily cooking demonstrations.
• Engage with guests while cooking, sharing recipe ideas, preparation tips, product information, and serving suggestions.
• Help drive product sales by creating an inviting and engaging demo experience.
• Plan grocery needs and shop for fresh ingredients needed for daily demonstrations.
• Monitor ingredient and product costs to support profitable demonstrations.
• Follow ServSafe practices and all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain an adequate supply of recipe cards and other demo materials.
• Create attractive displays of products featured in or supporting the daily demonstration.
• Communicate inventory needs to ensure featured products available for guests to purchase.
• Keep the Demo Kitchen clean, organized, welcoming, and consistent with Visual Merchandising Guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen tools, utensils, equipment, and appliances are clean, organized, and brand appropriate.
• Assist guests on the sales floor and at the registers as needed.
• Support store events, promotions, and special sales activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend occasional meetings or training sessions outside of the regular work schedule as needed.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Someone who genuinely enjoys cooking and working in an open-kitchen environment.
• Comfortable engaging guests in conversation while preparing and serving food.
• Friendly, positive, energetic, and confident interacting with a variety of guests.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Previous retail, sales, food service, cooking, or demonstration experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification is a plus.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, are preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This is an active role that requires the ability to stand for several hours at a time and regularly bend, reach, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions. The position may also require climbing ladders and moving merchandise or supplies using carts.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn't just a kitchen position, and it isn't just a retail position. It's an opportunity to combine cooking, creativity, sales, and guest interaction. If you enjoy sharing food with others, talking about recipes and products, and creating an experience that makes people want to try something new, we'd love to hear from you.

Our York store is ideally located just off I-95 at Exit 7, making it a convenient commute for team members coming from nearby towns and cities across southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast. With easy highway access and on-site parking, getting to work is quick and hassle-free. Whether you're local to York or commuting from areas like Portsmouth, Kittery, or Wells, our location makes it easy to be part of the Stonewall Kitchen team.

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Stonewall Kitchen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility