Central Market Houston Cooking School Instructor - Full-Time

Store
Central Market
Houston, Texas
Central Market Store Ops
CM Store Ops - Sales
USD $16.50/Hr.
USD $16.50/Hr.
Non-Exempt
166159
MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
Full Time

Job Description
Responsibilities

Summary/Responsibilities of this position:
A Sales Rep will be responsible for stocking and selling products to new and existing retail customers. Order assigned products to maximize sales. Merchandises, fronts, and sells products by performing the following duties. Work under immediate supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions. Apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.
Requires some specific product knowledge depending on the Department.

Responsibilities:
Provide good customer service
Organize, clean, and prepare back area for incoming deliveries
Keep sales floor uncluttered and free from spills
Stock and rotate items as needed
Reset products and maintains shelf conditions ensuring integrity of shelf tags and signage in department
Check shipments for out-of-date and damaged product to ensure freshness and quality of products
Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
Maintain standards in shrink, safety, and inventory control
Assist in merchandising the department to maximize sales
Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED
Typically requires 0-2 years experience
Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment used preferred.
Extensive knowledge of specialty food products and food preparation essential.
Strong customer service skills
Passion for food
Materials handling equipment certification
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Ability to work in extreme temperatures

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to manage in excess of 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs

02-2004