Sampler

Uncle Giuseppe's; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Lunch discount 50%

In-store shopping 25% off

Job summary

Uncle Giuseppe's is seeking a PT Sampler for weekends to provide food samples to store customers in a friendly, approachable way. You will slice, pour, and present samples, answer questions, and help drive sales at the sampling cart.

Must be 18+, have a HS diploma, and at least 1 year in food sales. Schedule is 10am-4pm weekends and holidays, requiring energy, a smile, and strict adherence to food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 1 year of previous sales experience with food.
• Able to speak, read and understand English.
• Friendly, approachable with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide food samples to store customers in a friendly manner.
• Slice, cut, pour and fill sample cups and place them on the cart.
• Answer customer questions to drive sales of food items.
• Follow proper food handling guidelines and store policies.
• Operate a tabletop oven to heat items when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Outgoing personality

Sales experience

Customer engagement

Food handling awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting position opening as a PT Sampler (Weekends only) for our store! This individual will be responsible for providing food samples to our store customers in an approachable, friendly manner. This individual will slice, cut, pour and fill sample cups, placing them on the respective cart for customers. This individual will help drive sales of the food items by offering a sample of the food item and answering any questions that the customer has. Schedule is 10am-4pm weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for drawing customers into food sampling table/cart and encouraging them to try the item
• Will answer all questions customers might have regarding the food item
• Will cut, slice, pour and fill sample cups/plates and place them on table/cart for sampling purpose
• Will always use proper food handling guidelines, being mindful of our polices and procedures
• If food item requires heating, individual will operate a small tabletop oven to heat food items ensuring that the temperature is appropriate for all customer
• Other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• A minimum of 1 year of previous sales experience working with food is required
• Must be well dressed and approachable with excellent communication skills
• An outgoing personality with excitement to display and provide samples to our customers is required
• Position requires an individual who enjoys interfacing with the public and who has excellent energy to overcome objections and rejections
• Individual must love to smile in order to attract customers to the table/cart
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% off of lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!