Central Market (Austin Westgate) Bread Production Rep - Part time

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that originated in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has since expanded to multiple locations across the state. Renowned for its commitment to offering the freshest and highest quality food items, Central Market is dedicated to sourcing ingredients directly from the source to ensure customers receive only the best products available. The store boasts an impressive variety of artisanal cheeses, an extensive selection of wines, acres of fresh produce, and knowledgeable staff members passionate about food, making it a paradise for food enthusiasts and home chefs alike. Beyond just being a grocery store, Central Market views food as a means to bring families and communities together, preserve cultures, and inspire new traditions. Each store functions as a true market, serving as a hub for the exchange of goods, services, and culinary ideas for those who are truly passionate about food.

The Production Representative role at Central Market is essential to maintaining the store's high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. This position is part-time and requires flexibility in working days, evenings, and weekends. The primary responsibility of the Production Representative is to handle the freshest ingredients with care and precision, ensuring that all food items prepared meet Central Market’s quality guidelines. Depending on the department assigned within the store, duties may range from mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking products, to maintaining cleanliness and organization in the production and storage areas. The role involves strict quality control checks before products are sent to the sales floor, helping to preserve Central Market’s reputation for excellence.

Additionally, the Production Representative plays a key role in customer service, assisting customers with inquiries, taking phone orders, and offering product demonstrations or samples to enhance the shopping experience and promote sales. The use of suggestive selling techniques is encouraged to maximize sales and improve customer satisfaction. The position also involves managing inventory, ordering and receiving supplies, maintaining transfer records, and monitoring product quality and shrinkage. Central Market values teamwork and dedication in this role, and the Production Representative is considered a vital contributor to the store's success and the culinary delight of its customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food, have some commercial production experience, and want to be part of a vibrant, community-focused market environment where quality and customer service are paramount.