About the Role
Are you passionate about food, flavor, and customer service? Join Central Market, where we bring culinary curiosity to life. As a Food Demo Tasting Specialist, you’ll engage customers through tastings, demos, and food education—helping them explore new ingredients, recipes, and preparation techniques in-store.
This position combines sales, food knowledge, and a love for people. If you enjoy creating memorable customer experiences and sharing your love of food, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Sales
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Deliver excellent customer service throughout the store
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Conduct live product demos and tastings to promote sales
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Educate customers on food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques
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Use suggestive selling techniques to influence purchasing decisions
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Assist customers needing physical help or product location guidance
Demo Setup & Tracking
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Set up and operate demo/tasting stations throughout the store
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Procure demo products and track usage and return on investment (ROI)
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Maintain cleanliness and appearance of demo stations and surrounding area
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Restock, face shelves, and maintain department organization during downtime
Food Knowledge & Safety
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Maintain food safety standards and sanitation practices
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Demonstrate knowledge of flavor pairings, product uses, and trending ingredients
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Attend vendor training sessions (minimum 70% required) and complete annual Foodie knowledge review
Preferred Qualifications
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1–3 years of experience in customer service, sales, or food-related roles
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Basic to moderate food and ingredient knowledge
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Interest and skill in food preparation and cooking methods
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Familiarity with food pairings, flavor profiles, and recipe development
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Food Safety Certification (preferred)
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Strong math skills for calculating weights, discounts, and volumes
Physical Requirements
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Lift up to 50 lbs independently (team-lift for heavier loads)
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Push/pull carts up to 75 lbs
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Stand and walk for extended periods
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Bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach regularly
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Work in a moderate-noise, fast-paced environment with cleaning chemicals and mechanical equipment
Why Join Us?
At Central Market, we’re more than a grocery store—we’re a culinary destination. Join a team that’s passionate about fresh, quality ingredients and creating delightful in-store experiences. This is your chance to inspire our customers’ next favorite meal while growing your own food knowledge and career.