Personal Chef & Fresh Food Specialist — Flexible Hours

Wild Fork Foods; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Monthly bonus

Paid time off

Culinary perks

Mentorship program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wild Fork Foods in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to deliver a warm, expert shopping experience as a personal chef and friendly butcher. You’ll engage customers with product knowledge, meal ideas, and hospitality while supporting replenishment, inventory accuracy, and store readiness.

The role also includes cashier duties, opening/closing routines, and working in cold environments. You must be comfortable in freezer temperatures, lift up to 50 lbs, and enjoy flexible hours;

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail, grocery, hospitality, or food experience required.
• Strong customer service skills with enthusiasm for food and culinary exploration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working in extremely cold temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk 8–10 hours.
• Flexible scheduling (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Basic math skills for cash handling; POS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, engaging in-store shopping experience as a personal chef & friendly butcher.
• Provide product recommendations, cooking tips, recipes, and insights based on customer needs.
• Support replenishment, inventory accuracy, and store readiness to meet daily goals.

Skills

Retail experience

Job description

Wild Fork Foods in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to deliver a warm, expert shopping experience as a personal chef and friendly butcher. You’ll engage customers with product knowledge, meal ideas, and hospitality while supporting replenishment, inventory accuracy, and store readiness.

The role also includes cashier duties, opening/closing routines, and working in cold environments. You must be comfortable in freezer temperatures, lift up to 50 lbs, and enjoy flexible hours;