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in Chesterfield, MO
Event Specialist Chef
•30 days ago
Hours | Part-time |
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Location | Chesterfield, MO Chesterfield, Missouri |
About this job
Summary
Event Specialist Chef
The Chef Event Specialist you will be working in a high profile, high visibility position with in a large retail environment; preparing, sampling, pricing of specialty products. Cooking off selected recipes, while informing and engaging consumers. Will be responsible for increasing sales through proper cooking demonstrations all while creating excitement and energy.
Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Responsibilities
Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Chef Event Specialist you will be working in a high profile, high visibility position with in a large retail environment; preparing, sampling, pricing of specialty products. Cooking off selected recipes, while informing and engaging consumers. Will be responsible for increasing sales through proper cooking demonstrations all while creating excitement and energy.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct Event Demonstrations
- Prepare food and conduct sampling to consumers
- Engage audience and create awareness and enthusiasm
- Promote and educate consumers on products and build brand awareness
- Dynamically and aggressively sell products to customers
- Event Set-up and Breakdown
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required)High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Culinary certification or degree
Cooking and preparing specialty recipes in a commercial or creative environment
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Must be Food Safety Certified or must be able to pass Food Safety Certification Exam
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written communication and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Team building Skills
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Field / Reps Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.
Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.
Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC. Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.