Community Programs Clerk

Town & Country Markets is a family-owned company passionate about food and community. They are seeking a Community Programs Clerk to engage with guests through cooking demonstrations, educate on food preparation, and maintain a clean cooking environment while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Runs in-market cooking demonstrations, frequently in front of an audience
• Engages and connects with guests over a shared passion for food
• Educates staff and guests in cooking and preparation of product
• Prepares and samples products with emphasis on selling
• Maintains prep and cooking areas in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
• Demonstrates attitude of service to staff and guests
• Provides excellent customer service
• Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes
• Supports and follows all company and department policies
• Supports and follows sustainability programs, safety and security policies
• Operates within the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles

Skills

• Must have in-depth knowledge and interest in food, nutrition and cooking techniques
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must possess an attitude of service to others
• Must be outgoing and personable
• Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
• Must possess intermediate computer skills including MS Office
• Emphasis on selling and merchandising/creativity
• Must be open to cross-merchandising ideas
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Must be a team player, a leader, and a positive role model
• Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a diverse group of guests, employees, and leadership
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Ability to take direction, follow procedures and recipes, and carry out department tasks and assignments
• Displays excellent work ethic
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching), have excellent manual dexterity and be able to stand for long periods of time
• Exemplifies health department standards
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• 18 years or older

Benefits

• $7-$21 weekly medical premiums
• Vacation/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Premium pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• A discount on virtually everything in our markets
• 401(k) plans
• Profit-sharing
• A pension
• Scholarship program
• An employee referral bonus program

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