Seasonal Associate - California Stores

The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal discounts

Free ham after schedule

Job summary

HoneyBaked is hiring seasonal staff to support Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We offer truly flexible scheduling, making it ideal for students, teachers, retirees or anyone seeking extra income without a long-term commitment.

As a member of the HoneyBaked team, you’ll provide excellent customer service, share product knowledge, and help keep the store clean and welcoming. Seasonal associates receive discounts and, after completing the holiday schedule, a free ham or turkey breast.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or food preparation experience preferred.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours during holiday seasons.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with a friendly, polite service.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and upsell when appropriate.
• Maintain store cleanliness and merchandising.
• Follow all safety and food-handling procedures.
• Work flexible hours to cover seasonal shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Job description

#23-091

Job Description

HoneyBaked is hiring seasonal staff - earn extra income AND get a free ham!

We hire seasonal associates to join the team for the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays every year. Our schedules are perfect for students, teachers, retirees -- really, anyone who wants to earn extra income without making a long term commitment. We offer truly flexible scheduling, so you can work around family/school/other commitments. HoneyBaked's seasonal positions could be the perfect side gig for anyone looking to pick up extra shifts!

You'll find a great culture at HoneyBaked. Serve Others and Do The Right Thing are core values for us - we believe in being authentic in all that we do and in living our Values in full view of the community we serve.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Assist customers, providing excellent service in a friendly and polite manner. Respond positively to customer requests or comments.

• Demonstrate superior product knowledge and effectively articulate product features and benefits. Drive add-on sales through suggestion selling.

• Maintain store cleanliness and merchandising standards.

• Take initiative and remains productive throughout entire shift and takes responsibility for activities within his/her control.

• Consistently follow all processes and procedures and comply with company standards in all areas, from service to food preparation and control. Adhere to our safety, security and respectful workplace policies and procedures.

YOUR TRACK RECORD:

Good communication skills and attention to detail. Prior customer service or food preparation experience preferred - experience as a cook, cashier, crew member, sales associate or store associate is a big plus!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fun and casual environment

• Flexible hours & better than other retail/restaurants (fewer early mornings/late nights)

• Seasonal Associate discounts (through the last day of your schedule)

• Pay ranges for Seasonal Associates are from the state minimum wage starting at $17 per hour, depending on experience

WHAT ABOUT THE FREE HAM?

Seasonal Associate receive discounts through the last day of the work schedule PLUS a free ham or turkey breast after completing the holiday schedule (a gift card may be substitued, depending on product availability)!

GET TO KNOW US

Find out more about HoneyBaked (and get some delicious recipes!) on our YouTube channel here

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:

Some of our seasonal associates will work at our regular HoneyBaked store location, and some will work at our express store location, open just through the holiday season. Physical dexterity and mobility to perform demands of the job which may include working with hot torch. Requires bending, stooping, standing for long periods, twisting and lifting products and supplies. Ham production associates may be required to lift up to 65 pounds.

The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.