Gourmet Food Sampling & Demo Specialist

Central Market; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Market in Houston offers a part-time position providing customer service and educating customers about products through in-store demos. You will work under supervision to prepare and present samples, assist shoppers with product knowledge, and promote sales with recipe ideas and cooking tips.

The role emphasizes food safety awareness, ability to compute simple figures for promotions, and a passion for food trends. Flexible hours and a fast-paced environment are typical in this department.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in selling or customer service experience.
• Basic food knowledge required.
• Interest in food preparation and cooking methods.
• Food safety knowledge review annually.
• Ability to calculate figures such as weights, discounts, percentages.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers anywhere in the store with product knowledge.
• Promote sales through ingredient, food preparation, recipe and product knowledge.
• Set up and man demo stations; track product usage and ROI.
• Maintain sampling stations and keep the department clean.
• Provide proactive customer service and use suggestive selling techniques.
• Educate customers on recipe suggestions and cooking techniques for demo products.

Skills

Customer service

Food knowledge

Cooking methods

Retail math

Upselling

Job description

Central Market in Houston offers a part-time position providing customer service and educating customers about products through in-store demos. You will work under supervision to prepare and present samples, assist shoppers with product knowledge, and promote sales with recipe ideas and cooking tips.

The role emphasizes food safety awareness, ability to compute simple figures for promotions, and a passion for food trends. Flexible hours and a fast-paced environment are typical in this department.