• Greets each customer by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes customer service the number one priority at all times
• Inform customers & help them create and select spices and teas
• Create marinades, rubs, and spice blends
• Educate customers about spices, how to blend them and how to use them
• Educate customers about tea and how to prepare for maximum flavor
• Create and serve culinary dishes allowing customers to sample products
• Perform all ordering including special orders
• Set up displays, dust, stock, and face department shelves
• Ensures cleanliness, sanitation, maintenance, security and safety of the department
• Accomplishes tasks in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with company standards
• Maintains friendly and respectful decorum at all times toward customers, co-workers, vendors and all others
• Handles, in a positive manner, those inherent levels of stress associated with employment situations

• Complies with laws/regulations and company policies including those regarding confidentiality, honesty and business ethics
• Participates in training and professional development
• Demonstrates the “Please the customer first” credo
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Current Food Handler Card
• Culinary skills
• Outgoing and energetic
• Desire to Learn
• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented
• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts and days as the position requires
• Ability to perform essential functions, with reasonable accommodation if needed
• Exceptional customer relations skills with an outgoing, friendly personality and a desire to serve the public