Store Associate Year-Round

The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Store Associate and enjoy a fun, casual environment with truly flexible schedules. This entry-level role offers the chance to earn extra income while providing excellent customer service and food preparation. Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone needing to work around other commitments. Grow with a premier brand while enjoying benefits like product discounts and a matched 401(k) plan. If you have a passion for service and want to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Employee Discounts

401(k) Participation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or food preparation experience is preferred.
• Experience as a cook, cashier, or sales associate is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with excellent service in a friendly manner.
• Maintain store cleanliness and merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Join the #HamFam!

If you're looking for a part-time job, a seasonal position, or a new gig, HoneyBaked could be for you. Our schedules are perfect for students, teachers, retirees — really, anyone who wants to earn extra income and needs to work around school, family, or other commitments. We offer TRULY FLEXIBLE work schedules and much better hours! Our stores are open Monday - Saturday from 9:30AM to 6:30PM and are closed on Sundays.

What You'll Do

• Assist phone customers, catering customers, in-store lunch customers, and in-store retail customers, providing excellent service in a friendly and polite manner. Respond positively to customer requests or comments.
• Assist with food preparation, including lunch, catering, and retail ham and turkey.
• 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, remain productive throughout the entire shift, and take responsibility for activities within your control.
• Follow all processes and procedures, comply with company standards in all areas, from service to food preparation and control. Adhere to safety, security, and respectful workplace policies.

Your Track Record

Good communication skills and attention to detail. Prior customer service or food preparation experience is preferred—experience as a cook, cashier, crew member, sales associate, or store associate is a big plus! Bring your restaurant, retail, customer service, grocery, or hotel experience to HoneyBaked.

What We Offer

• Fun and casual environment
• A way to earn extra income
• TRULY flexible schedules — and we're closed on Sundays!
• Opportunity to grow with a premier brand

Benefits for part-time associates include discounts on products, participation in our matched 401(k) (after meeting eligibility), and access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering free, confidential counseling 24/7.

Get to Know Us!

Find out more about HoneyBaked and see some of our recipes on our YouTube channel.

Other Things To Know

Physical dexterity and mobility are required, including working with hot torches, 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. We do not discriminate unlawfully based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected category.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: General Business, Customer Service
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Restaurants, Retail

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