Cooking Assistant jobs in New Orleans, LA

Praline Maker/Retail Sales Associate JobDescription

Looking for a motivated, high energy, friendly person with lots of personality:

Praline Maker/Retail Sales Associate is responsible for making pralines according to company recipe, monitor volume of candy made, all sales activities and sales associate job duties, from greeting customers, answering questions, offering assistance, suggesting items,l ending opinions and providing product information. Individual responsibilities as a Praline Maker/Retail Sales Associate may include demonstrating outstanding customer service and selling skills, keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise,assisting in display of merchandise or organizing the selling floor and stock areas.

A Praline Maker/Retail Sale Associate must process payments by totaling purchases; processing checks, cash and store or other credit cards. Must also be able to deal with customer refunds courteously and professionally. Maintains a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting store’s commitment to our customer. Develops product knowledge by reading current vendor tags and pamphlets and attending training classes in order to communicate it to the customer. Stays current with promotional events and sales.

Praline making – learn our recipe and make the established daily amount as directed by the manager or supervisor.

Reservations – learn and become proficient with FareHarbor, our reservation software system for individual demonstration and hands on classes.

Requirements:

· Basic understanding of cooking processes, sales principles and customer service practices

· Proficient in verbal and written English language

· Knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements

· Solid communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to read, write and effectively communicate with customers, peers and management

· Telephone etiquette

· Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business

· Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision

· Physical demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching,grabbing and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing ladders

· Customer service focus

· Enthusiastic,friendly and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service

· Available to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends

· High school diploma or equivalent required

Praline Maker/Retail Sales Associate top skills & proficiencies:

· Cooking skills, Customer Service, Organization, Sales, Merchandising, Product Knowledge, Merchandising, Basic Math,

Dependability,Attention to Detail, Time Management, Team Player, Written and Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving Skills

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person