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Plano 01 Cooking Connect - Culinary Selling Specialist - Part-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
partner ownership opportunity

Job Description

H-E-B is a renowned American supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community involvement. With over a century of experience, H-E-B has established itself as a leader in the retail grocery sector, continuously expanding its footprint across Texas and northern Mexico. The company prides itself on being a partner-owned organization, which means employees, referred to as Partners, have a stake in the company’s success and share in its growth and innovation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are valued first and foremost.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum age 21
  • degree in culinary arts, nutrition, home economics preferred
  • 2+ years of experience related to food and cooking or sales
  • experience conducting product demonstrations or cooking professionally
  • completion or ability to complete H-E-B Wine selling certification
  • completion or ability to complete TABC certification
  • comprehensive product knowledge
  • advanced communication and customer service skills
  • merchandising skills
  • skills in basic cooking techniques
  • ability to read and interpret documents
  • ability to manage multiple priorities
  • willingness to work flexible hours
  • physical ability to perform tasks including standing, reaching, bending, lifting up to 60 lbs
  • ability to handle exposure to varying temperatures and conditions

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, or home economics preferred
  • minimum 2 years of related food and cooking experience
  • experience in sales, product demonstrations, or professional cooking environment
  • ability to complete H-E-B Wine selling certification or similar
  • ability to complete TABC certification
  • comprehensive knowledge of food products and uses
  • advanced communication skills
  • strong customer service and hospitality skills
  • merchandising skills
  • proficiency in basic cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying
  • ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals
  • ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
  • willingness to work flexible hours

Job Duties

  • Perform selling activation events in the Cooking Connection kitchen
  • assist in development of localized recipes using key focus items
  • engage customers by creating a hub of food experiences through ingredient knowledge, beverage recommendations, and cooking techniques
  • conduct cooking method and recipe preparation demonstrations
  • participate in total Store events and thematic merchandising
  • welcome and approach customers with a hospitality mindset
  • offer advice for menu and meal planning
  • serve as an expert on daily recipes and answer culinary questions
  • suggest alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings
  • develop and maintain customer relationships by recalling dietary needs and preferences
  • contribute culinary and customer insights to in-store cooking events
  • assist in cooking classes, wine education, and dinner series execution
  • ensure A+ standards for kitchen maintenance, stocking, and displays
  • comply with food safety regulations and maintain sanitation
  • operate under 5-S guidelines
  • prep products using mise-en-place method
  • manage perpetual inventory and backstock
  • may support food production for retail sale

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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