Friendswood Cooking Connection - Culinary Selling Specialist - Part-Time

Texas City, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $30,600.00 - $41,100.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Partner ownership benefits

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Job Description

H-E-B is a leading grocery retailer known for its commitment to quality products, exceptional customer service, and community engagement. Founded and based in Texas, H-E-B has grown to become one of the most trusted names in the retail food industry, operating numerous stores that emphasize customer satisfaction and innovative retail solutions. The company fosters a culture where Partners (employees) are valued as owners and critical contributors to its success. H-E-B is recognized not only for offering a wide range of fresh and specialty foods but also for creating immersive shopping experiences that connect with the local community and highlight culinary... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum age 21 (mandatory)
Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, home economics (preferred)
2+ years of experience related to food and cooking or experience in sales, product demonstrations, or cooking in a professional environment
Completion of or ability to complete H-E-B Wine selling certification or similar experience
Completion of or ability to complete TABC Certification
Ability to constantly stand, reach at waist, and grasp
Ability to occasionally sit, walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, ladder climb, pivot, twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, and perform fine motor movements
Ability to occasionally be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, loud noise, wet conditions
Ability to demonstrate the ability to lift 60 lbs and manage more than 60 lbs
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

Job Qualifications

Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, or home economics (preferred)
2+ years of related experience
Passion for food
Experience in sales, product demonstrations, or cooking in a professional environment
Completion of or ability to complete H-E-B Wine selling certification or similar experience
Completion of or ability to complete TABC Certification
Comprehensive knowledge of displayed products to guide customers in multiple uses
Knowledge of or aptitude to learn H-E-B systems and processes such as scheduling, recipe authoring, product ordering, display planning, MS Office, internal websites, and H-E-B mobile apps
Advanced communication skills
Strong customer service skills and passion for hospitality
Merchandising skills
Skills in basic cooking techniques such as grill, sauté, roast, and fry
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

Job Duties

Follow the customer service and hospitality model to connect with customers, building a sense of community and driving loyalty
Create an atmosphere of celebration by participating in total Store events, creating themed recipes, and cross merchandising
Welcome and approach customers with the mindset of a host, catering to the needs of the customer to ensure they feel welcomed, invited, and appreciated
Offer advice for menu and meal planning
scale recipes in size and skill level depending on customer needs
Conduct cooking method and recipe preparation demonstrations
execute food prep methods with high efficiency to maximize Customer interactions
Offer engaging, consistent, and relevant culinary conversations on the microphone to attract customers
Serve as the expert in the day's recipes
answer culinary questions
recommend variations and substitute ingredients for food allergy or food lifestyle needs
Suggest distinctive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings
Develop and maintain relationships with customers by recalling Customers' dietary needs, restrictions and wine preferences to tailor future visits
Contribute culinary insights, food trends, local trends, and customer insights to in-store cooking events
Assist in Cooking classes, Wine education, and Dinner Series execution when applicable
May conduct Connections floor demos
Ensure A+ standards at the Connections kitchen including maintaining and cleaning fixtures, stocking conditions, plan-o-gram integrity, daily beginning, mid-day, and end-shift recovery, and perpetual inventory
Assist in building and maintaining merchandising displays
use appropriate signs, tags, and branding for all events
Ensure Customer signage for the daily menu and daily sampling hours is updated and on display
Ensure backstock is worked
May support food production for retail sale
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and H-E-B food safety regulations and standards
Complete all required food safety and related trainings
Maintain a professional, clean, healthy, and safe work environment
Ensure proper equipment use
clean and sanitize the kitchen, equipment, and counter tops per the A+ Standards
Operate under 5-S guidelines set by department leader
Prep products for use in demonstrations, sampling, and production, using the mise-en-place method
Use proper personal protection equipment during operation of the department and during required tasks

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