Career Info

Position: Gourmet Team Member

Sawyer Home & Garden Center is now seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and knowledgeable seasonal Gourmet Team Member to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing excellent customer service – SGC may be a great fit for you. As part of our Gourmet Team, you’ll be creating a welcoming environment while ensuring our shelves are stocked, our products are fresh and our customers leave with exactly what they need!

Key Responsibilities

  • Cheerfully greeting customers with enthusiasm, providing friendly & knowledgeable assistance.
  • Keep shelves fully stocked, neatly faced & clearly priced.
  • Develop expertise in our gourmet product selection to better offer informed recommendations to our customers.
  • Maintain cleanliness & organization in all areas, from sales floor to storage areas, coolers & freezers.
  • Receive product deliveries, following established SGC procedures, ensuring quality & accuracy.
  • Follow best practices for food handling, storage and safety, upholding our commitment to excellence.
  • Move products/displays as needed to enhance store presentation.
  • Cross-train in various areas to support the team, contributing to a seamless operation.

Requirements

  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment – completing tasks that are strenuous in nature – standing, lifting, bending & regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Commitment to excellent customer service, showing up each day with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • Available Full-Time, on weekends and holidays. Seasonal position, our hours of operation are 9 AM – 7 PM daily.
  • Prior retail experience.
  • Have a flexible schedule that includes working weekends & holidays.

Skills

  • Strong ability to multitask in a busy, fast-paced environment,
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
  • Maintain a sense of urgency while staying comfortable in a fast-paced setting involving many people while keeping up a team oriented personal attitude.
  • Adaptable to changing tasks, willing to learn about products and procedures.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Strong time-management skills.
  • Punctual, dependable, positive & resilient.
  • Work well independently & with a team.

Why Join SGC?

Spend a season with Sawyer Home & Garden Center & be a part of a supportive, family-owned business who values its employees and customers. Gain more experience dealing with gourmet foods and customer service while working in a fun environment with a team who shares your passion!

Benefits

  • 20% Store discount
  • Great summer work opportunity for those looking for seasonal income and a successful team to be a part of
  • Potential year-round opportunity for those who excel

SGC Core Values

  • · Service
  • · Integrity
  • · Respect
  • · Communication
  • · Growth

Pay

$14-$16 per hour

Shifts

  • 8 hour shifts
  • Day shift
  • Weekends
  • Holidays