Brand Ambassador
- Burlington, ON, Canada
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Since 1963, EarthFresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Foodservice and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.
We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. EarthFresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success!
We are looking for outgoing, high-energy and spud loving individuals to become EarthFresh Brand Ambassadors to promote our new products! If you enjoy being outdoors, being independent but also working with a small team and interacting with the public, then joining our Mobile Potato Cooker Program is the job for you! The Brand Ambassador will travel within Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to promote our line of products at major grocery stores and events to build brand equity and market new and existing EarthFresh products.
Working Hours: Varied; flexible
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to drive company‑provided rental vehicles as part of this role.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma
- Post-secondary education in progress or recent graduate
- Food Handlers certification (an asset)
- Hold a valid Ontario driver’s license (G) and clean driver’s abstract
Experience & Skills:
- 1-2 years’ experience in customer service/promotional marketing role in a retail environment
- 1-2 years’ experience driving a truck/pulling a trailer
- Experience working with ovens, stovetops, propane, or in a culinary setting with knowledge of food safety / health & safety principles
- Proficient in MS Office
- Knowledge of consumer products and fresh produce is an asset
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
- Positive attitude and welcoming demeanor
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
- Proven ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift 50-75lbs
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Distribute baked potatoes from EarthFresh cooker tent to general public while upholding a positive and professional attitude at all times.
- Safely prepare and cook the baked potatoes as directed by EarthFresh Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and cooker protocols.
- Daily and hourly temperature record keeping of both oven and cooler temperatures, making sure to accurately note the date, location and time including comments.
- Drive EarthFresh pick-up truck and hitched cooker to various store locations within the GTA.
- Proper set-up and tear-down of EarthFresh tent.
- Coordinate with manager to ensure supplies and condiments are fully stocked.
- Work with inside sales department to order potatoes as required for the week.
- Process expenses with the accounting department as required, approved by manager.
- Proper display and condiment set up and clean-up before and after each day.
- Follow EarthFresh GMPs as they relate to the cooker program to ensure a clean and tidy workplace.
- Accurately record working hours daily via Dayforce software.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required, related to the promotional program.
EarthFresh is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department to work with you to meet your needs.
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Responsibilities
Promote EarthFresh products at grocery stores and events across the Greater Toronto Area by preparing and serving baked potatoes, maintaining a professional public presence, and setting up and taking down the cooker tent. Drive the company truck and cooker, maintain food-safety and temperature records, coordinate supplies and potato orders, and submit work hours and approved expenses.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school diploma, a valid Ontario G driver's license with a clean driving record, and 1–2 years of customer service or promotional marketing experience in retail; 1–2 years of truck or trailer driving experience is also requested. Food-handling certification is an asset, as are culinary or food-safety experience and knowledge of fresh produce; applicants must be at least 21 to drive rental vehicles and able to lift 50–75 pounds.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Promotional Marketing
- Truck And Trailer Driving
- Food Preparation And Cooking
- Food Safety
- Health And Safety
- Microsoft Office
- Consumer Product Knowledge
- Fresh Produce Knowledge
- Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Record Keeping
- Inventory Coordination
- Physical Lifting
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Categories
- Marketing
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
- Transportation
Keywords
- Brand Ambassador
- Promotional Marketing
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Fresh Produce
- Potatoes
- Foodservice
- Food Safety
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Food Handlers Certification
- Ontario G Driver's License
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Truck Driving
- Trailer Towing
- Propane
- Oven Operation
- Temperature Record Keeping
- Microsoft Office
- Dayforce
- Inventory Coordination
- Expense Processing
- Event Promotion
- Product Demonstration
- GTA
- Physical Lifting