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CROSSMARK1

Food Demonstrator

El Paso, TX

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. * Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

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Food Demonstrator

Alamo, TX

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. * Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

Beaumont ISD

Food Service Manager

Beaumont, TX · On-site

Collect food samples on a daily basis, label and refrigerate . * Ensure that food items are stored in safe and hazard-free environment. * Enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety ...

CROSSMARK1

Food Demonstrators

Laredo, TX

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. * Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

CROSSMARK

Event Specialist

Silsbee, TX

Company Description Are you looking for a sales job providing food samples for animals in retail stores that would allow you to meet new people? Our product demonstration positions may be a great fit ...

CROSSMARK1

Product/Food Demonstrator

Midlothian, TX

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. * Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

CROSSMARK1

Food/Product Demonstrator

Wylie, TX

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. * Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

CROSSMARK

Event Specialist

El Paso, TX

Company Description Are you looking for a sales job providing food samples in retail stores that would allow you to meet new people? Our product demonstration positions may be a great fit for your ...

CROSSMARK

Event Specialist

El Paso, TX

Company Description Are you looking for a sales job providing food samples in retail stores that would allow you to meet new people? Our product demonstration positions may be a great fit for your ...

AmSpec Group

Sample Preparation Tech

Houston, TX · On-site

Comfortable working with a variety of sample types (e.g., soil, water, tissue, food, chemicals) * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods * Basic computer skills for ...

Amspec LLC.

Sample Preparation Tech

Houston, TX · On-site

Comfortable working with a variety of sample types (e.g., soil, water, tissue, food, chemicals) * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods * Basic computer skills for ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for food sampler in Texas is $12.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.09 and $15.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food sampler?

A food sampler is a retail food demonstrator who provides a taste of new or featured products to interested customers. The job duties of a food sampler are to set up booths in retail stores, demonstrate how to cook using a particular product, and provide free taste samples to passing shoppers. Other responsibilities are to set up, clean, and break down a sample station in retail stores and promote a brand product to encourage sales. A food sampler needs good interpersonal skills so that customers find them approachable and buy the products. The qualifications you need to become a food sampler are a high school diploma and customer service or sales experience.

What does a food sampler do?

A typical day for a Food Sampler involves setting up sampling stations, preparing food samples according to safety and presentation guidelines, and engaging with customers to encourage them to try products. Food Samplers answer questions about the products, provide information on promotions, and often collect feedback or report on customer preferences. They also collaborate closely with store staff to ensure adequate supplies and compliance with store policies. This role requires strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to stand for extended periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food sampler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Sampler, you need a basic understanding of food safety, customer service, and effective communication, often supported by a high school diploma and food handler certification. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, food preparation tools, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, approachability, and the ability to engage customers make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for ensuring safe food handling, promoting products effectively, and creating a positive customer experience.

What is the difference between Food Sampler vs Food Taster?

AspectFood SamplerFood Taster
Required CredentialsNone typically required, some food safety knowledgeNone typically required, some culinary or sensory training
Work EnvironmentEvent settings, promotional activities, food exposFood testing labs, product development, quality control
Employer & Industry UsageFood companies, marketing agencies, event organizersFood manufacturers, R&D departments, quality assurance teams

Food Samplers primarily promote products at events and require minimal credentials, focusing on engaging consumers. Food Tasters evaluate food quality and flavors, often working in labs or R&D settings, sometimes with culinary or sensory training. While both roles involve tasting food, their work environments and employer types differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Food Sampler job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $25,211 per year, or $12.1 per hour.

Food Demonstrator

El Paso, TX

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Business Management Consulting • 10K+ employees

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Company Description

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.

We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 40,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.

Job Description

CROSSMARK is looking for creative, social team members that want the opportunity to work with major retail vendors to help create lasting impressions on our customers.  Product / Event Demonstrators are responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations to achieve superior results for CROSSMARK'S clients and customers.

CROSSMARK associates acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

Qualifications
  • Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
  • Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
  • Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
  • Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.  
  • Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
  • Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.  
  • Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.  
  • Achieves 100% execution on assigned work.  
  • Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
  • Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.  
  • Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.  
  • Prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.  
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Why is this position for you?

Part time employees are eligible to participate in 401K, limited medical, dental and vision benefits, and are paid weekly!

Permanent Part Time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!)

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CROSSMARK had completed 55 mergers and acquisitions in its quest to become a national sales agency, managing brands, and performing sales functions for manufacturers and performing in-store merchandising services at retailers nationwide. The same year, we expanded our operations to Canada to broaden our impact in North America. And in 2013 we acquired Chicago-based agencies Marketing Werks and PromoWorks to deliver end-to-end shopper marketing and engagement—both in store and out. The fusion of talents and expertise among these agencies, with CROSSMARK at the core, has empowered us to deliver a leading, all-encompassing, and completely integrated Marketing Services arm to our organization. Company milestones and service expansions have only been possible because of the true beating heart of CROSSMARK: our people. Our dedicated and passionate employees work hard to provide clients with the best opportunities to drive sales, to see brands thrive, and to create lasting connections. We’re excited for what’s next in our ever-evolving company—and we hope you’ll join us for the journey ahead.

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10,000+ Employees

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Plano , TX, US

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