Complete job description and application available online at: https://oaktownspiceshop.applytojob.com/apply/zG1B27g3Dg/Seasonal-Spice-Associate-Albany?source=Craigslist
ABOUT US:
Oaktown Spice Shop offers the highest-quality spices, ground and blended in small batches for optimal taste. Founded in 2011, we source the best-tasting spices from around the globe to create the freshest, boldest, and most resonant flavors. Our mission is to create exceptional spices and seasonings that inspire people to enjoy cooking, become better cooks and appreciate good food.
We are also committed to being an inclusive, diverse and collaborative workplace where no problem is unsolvable, people can be themselves, earn competitive wages and have equal opportunities to grow. And we have fun! Our workplaces are inspiring and welcoming spaces for customers and staff alike.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The seasonal spice associate has a passion for food and cooking as well as a strong work ethic, a commitment to high quality and strong organizational skills. Attention to detail is key. The seasonal spice associate provides excellent customer service and values working as part of a team. This is a temporary position for about 18 hours per week with an anticipated end date of December 31st, 2024.
KEY DUTIES (May include, but are not limited to):
-General sales and customer service on the floor
-Operate the cash register
-Fill customer orders, check customers out
-Educate customers about our products
-Help customers over the phone or in person and direct them to the proper channels if needed
-Restock shelves
-Maintain a clean environment in the shop
-Pick and pack pickup orders
-Create custom gift boxes
-Follow opening and closing procedures as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience in retail, food or customer service
-Excellent organization and time-management skills
-Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form
-Basic mathematical skills
-Able to handle critical customer situations with ease and thrives in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment and willingness to take on additional tasks with a positive attitude to help out the team
-Embraces a culture of learning and advocacy; values diversity, equity, and inclusion
-Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays and adhere to a blackout period from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Food-related work experience
ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
-Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials
-Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
-Must be able to stand for 8+ hours
Critical features of this job are described above. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties or skills and knowledge required and does not prescribe or restrict duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
For purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the essential functions of this job may not be described fully here. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
