Production Cook: Fresh Foods & Demos (Evenings/Weekends)

Central Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market is seeking a Production Specialist with availability to include days, evenings, and weekends to handle the freshest quality ingredients.

Production Specialists work under direct supervision and apply basic and advanced skills in procedures, tools, and materials specific to the production area. Candidates should be able to manage weights, pricing, and customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with commercial production preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to inform customers about ingredients and product details.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and handle busy store environments.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping and stocking of products.
• Ensure quality control of all products before sending to sales floor.
• Maintain sanitation in the department.
• Organize back storage, freezer, walk-in and production area.
• Read and execute daily production list.
• Calculate weights, discounts, percentages and volumes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Verbal communication

Ingredients knowledge

Diversity awareness

Job description

Central Market is seeking a Production Specialist with availability to include days, evenings, and weekends to handle the freshest quality ingredients.

Production Specialists work under direct supervision and apply basic and advanced skills in procedures, tools, and materials specific to the production area. Candidates should be able to manage weights, pricing, and customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.