Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.75 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Central Market is a specialty grocery store that was established in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has since expanded to multiple locations throughout the state. Known for its commitment to providing the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, Central Market stands out as one of the premier gourmet food markets in the country. The store offers a sumptuous selection of food and beverages that directly come from trusted sources, ensuring the finest quality products. Shoppers can explore hundreds of varieties of cheese, thousands of wines, extensive produce sections, and aisles staffed by knowledgeable experts. The store goes beyond simply selling groceries; it... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years experience in culinary or food service industry
- Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work under general supervision and independently
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle kitchen tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage and guide a small team
- Commitment to maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- Experience working in a culinary environment
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to train and mentor team members
- Proficiency in recipe development and testing
- Understanding of current culinary trends and customer preferences
- Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems
- Experience in customer service
- Comfort with public speaking and presentations
- Familiarity with technology and audiovisual equipment for instructional purposes
Job Duties
- Research and observe culinary trends to aid in selection of class instructors, menus for Partner-taught classes, and background information for team meetings prior to classes
- Alongside Cooking School Manager, conduct cooking school Partner training
- Address cooking school customer concerns as requested by the Cooking School Manager
- Assist in recipe testing
- Complete reports as requested by Cooking School Manager
- Assist in maintaining sanitation for entire kitchen area
- Assist Cooking School Manager in supervising up to 5 employees
- Convey a contagious level of enthusiasm for food
- Develop and maintain broad food industry expertise
- Understand the impact of trends and events on the Central Market customer preferences
- Help other Partners understand food industry practices and new developments
- Recognize and respond to the underlying feelings and concerns expresses by customers (e.g., respond to tone, emotion, context and nonverbal cues)
- Assist in aligning Central Market offerings with customer needs and preferences
- Provide a level of customer service that enhances Central Markets reputation
- Internalize customer feedback or trends and provide innovative ideas to meet their future needs
- Establish Central Market as the trusted food resource of choice for customers
- Promote a risk free and enjoyable cooking school experience
- Bring to bear the appropriate knowledge and expertise in making decisions
- Advance problems toward resolution when encountering ambiguity or uncertainty
- Make timely decisions on a wide array of problems/issues
- Communicate clear expectations for assignments
- Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners
- Provide the resources, information, authority and support needed to achieve objectives
- Remove obstacles in order to move the work forward
- Hold people accountable for achieving their goals
- Express oneself effectively in one-on-one conversations and small groups
- Develop content and level of detail in verbal communications to meet others' needs and accomplish results
- Actively engage the audience's interest during presentations
- Gauge audience reaction during presentations and make appropriate adjustments
- Create and use technology/audiovisual aids smoothly and effectively
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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