Hot Food & Bakery Sampling Program
Date: 10/19/2026 - January/February 2026
(Holiday weeks are off) - Open availability to work 2-5 days per week during these listed hours between 8:30am until 12:30pm/1:00pm - Flexible schedule and willing to travel is a must!
You are the face of the brand at the store. Set up the sampling table, prepare and cut product to brand's written sampling standards, hand samples to guests, and talk up the items using the scripts and talking points provided. You will sample from the table, work the inside of the store, and work the fuel court.
Shift flow
-Arrive by 8:30 AM, (start time subject to change) check in with the store manager, set up the sampling table
-Breakfast items first, bakery mid-shift, lunch items to close
-Hand out bounce-back coupons and point guests to the rewards program QR code during any lull
-Capture photos throughout the shift
-Break down, wash the platter and lid, and clean up before you leave
Product handling standards
-2 portions per item, 1 toothpick per portion, donuts cut into 4 corners
-Replace trays every 15 minutes, discard hot items after 15 minutes
-Disposable gloves provided on site, wash hands between glove changes
-One sampling platter, lid per store, table and tablecloth will be assigned to you to bring from each location throughout activation.
-Alert store staff when you need more product
Dress code
Black polo and black pants, closed toe shoes. Client provides the apron on site, plus a safety jacket when you work the fuel court.
Ground rules
Follow brands
product preparation standards exactly, every shift, no shortcuts
No sampling outside your scheduled window
Store managers run their stores, be respectful and flexible on placement
No personal phone use on the floor other than program photo capture
Call outs go to your AFM project lead directly, never to the store
Mileage is reimbursed for travel outside Cincinnati city limits.