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Irving Cooking Connect - Culinary Selling Lead - Full-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.25 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
partner ownership

Job Description

H-E-B is a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. With a strong presence across Texas and northern Mexico, H-E-B has built a reputation for being a partner-owned company where people come first. The company is deeply invested in its employees, referred to as Partners, and promotes a culture of growth, innovation, and customer-centric service. This vibrant and dynamic environment fosters opportunities for personal and professional advancement, making H-E-B an exciting place to build a career. They offer a variety of roles within their diverse operations, emphasizing hard work, dedication, and passion... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum age 21
  • Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, home economics, or H-E-B Culinary certification
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Experience in professional cooking, sales, or product demonstrations
  • H-E-B Wine selling certification or similar experience
  • Completion or ability to complete TABC Certification
  • Ability to stand for long periods, reach, grasp, sit, walk, bend, squat, climb stairs and ladders
  • Ability to occasionally be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, loud noise, and wet conditions
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs safely
  • Ability to manage more than 60 lbs by breaking down items or asking for assistance
  • Ability to work flexible hours and weekends

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, home economics, or H-E-B Culinary certification
  • 3+ years of experience related to food, cooking, or culinary sales
  • Experience cooking in a professional environment or conducting product demonstrations
  • H-E-B Wine selling certification or similar experience
  • Completion or ability to complete TABC Certification
  • Advanced knowledge of H-E-B systems and processes
  • Expert customer service skills
  • Advanced communication and public speaking skills
  • Advanced merchandising skills
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Skills in advanced cooking techniques
  • Ability to demonstrate formal or informal leadership
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and sales reports
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
  • Passion for hospitality

Job Duties

  • Lead selling activation events in the Cooking Connection kitchen
  • Develop recipes targeted to the local customer base using key focus items
  • Engage customers with food experiences and culinary expertise
  • Supervise, manage inventory, and train/develop Partners
  • Serve as backup to Department Manager and assist with scheduling
  • Maintain communication and coordinate Connections selling event activities
  • Review sales reports and use KPIs to improve performance
  • Manage event order quantities and product displays
  • Create and maintain a Customer Experience calendar
  • Perform back-up or prep duties when needed
  • Follow customer service and hospitality model
  • Participate in store events and create themed recipes
  • Offer menu advice, scale recipes, and conduct cooking demonstrations
  • Provide culinary expertise and recommend ingredient substitutions
  • Suggest alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings
  • Build relationships by recalling customer preferences
  • Execute Connections kitchen merchandising programs
  • Maintain plan-o-gram integrity and ensure fixture cleanliness
  • Manage inventory and backstock with ownership mentality
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and SOPs
  • Complete food safety training and maintain safe work environment
  • Use proper PPE and operate under 5-S guidelines
  • Prep products using mise-en-place method

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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