Food Demo Contractor

SUMMARY:

Affinity Group is in search of a Food Demo Contractor for Restaurant Depot. The role involves demonstrating and selling food products and merchandise. The contractor will educate customers about products, pricing, versatility, and in-store location. Demos are four hours with one hour setup and 30 minutes breakdown, including completing an Excel recap form. Demos are paid a flat rate fee of $260.

Merchandising is flat rate of $150 for four hours and requires coordination with department managers for product displays. All activities require a smart phone and the merchandising app. All demos and merchandising occur in Restaurant Depot. A valid Serv Safe certificate is required or the willingness to obtain one.

This contractor will perform 1 demo per month and 2 merchandising days per month. (

Note:

the amount of demos and merchandising days are subject to change)

• Greet customers enthusiastically.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering product-related questions and helping customers locate items.
• Set up and organize table for demonstration.
• Prepare vendor products using Demonstration POS to enhance product display.
• Serve samples and demonstrate products, explaining attributes and features.
• Maintain friendly, positive, well-groomed appearance.
• Maintain professional, clean, healthy and safe work environment.
• Provide daily accurate and timely reporting of time worked and sales results.
• Clean up workstation area.
• Load, unload and move products that are sometimes heavy or bulky.
• Check other merchandise in the store to ensure shelf tags, proper packing and monitor expiration dates.

• Must be able to work for extended periods in a standing position.
• Requires excellent communication skills, neat appearance, and good grooming.
• Prior food service experience is a plus.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must own a computer and have internet access.
• Must have a smart phone that can take and send pictures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.