Kitchen Product Specialist - Market of Choice

Market of Choice is a growing, local company with excellent benefits and opportunity for professional development. Our stores feature state of the art, modern facilities in a friendly and professional work environment that is creative, fast-paced and fueled by our passion for quality and our commitment to an exceptional customer experience. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, competitive wages and a matching 401(k) retirement plan.

DUTIES

Achieve operational excellence assisting store management with overall program, food safety, customer service, and department condition best practices. Work closely with Corporate Store and Merchandising Operations and Store and Departmental Management to ensure perfect execution. Position is hands-on and a resource for store department managers. The job is roughly 80% execution of standard operating procedures and company policies and 20% feedback and decision-making.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated, committed and experienced culinary enthusiast with strong business acumen to join our Eugene-based corporate team.

As a Kitchen Product Specialist, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Regularly store tours to our Portland, Ashland, Medford, Bend, Corvallis and Eugene kitchens
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with Corporate Store Operations, Sales Manager and Store and Departmental management
• Execute best practices for excellent customer service, merchandising, inventory, ordering, staffing, food safety and product quality
• Create action plans to address and correct substandard expectations
• Maintain a current knowledge of trends, products and services
• Develop and maintain outstanding relations with customers, employees and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to use various office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, e-mail management and the Internet
• Create, compose and edit written and electronic materials
• Ability to work regular or irregular hours on a consistent basis and regularly travel to all Market of Choice locations, special events and other functions.

This position also requires having and maintaining ServSafe certification.

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application (including cover letter and resume), and complete the online assessment. Address the following in your cover letter: Your knowledge and experience as it relates to operating and developing kitchens.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

A diverse community and workplace benefits us all. Market of Choice is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified applicants as well as giving people of all backgrounds an opportunity to work and contribute to our company and community. We uphold our tradition of valuing our employees by providing equal opportunities to all applicants.