Company description
We at Tasting India focus on sustainable foods and practices. We specialize in Indian Chili Oils and spices, and are a WOC, minority and LGBTQ friendly company. We show our support by hiring from local communities, uplifting and hiring WOC and helping provide consistent employment. We'd love to have like minded people join our team
Job description
Farmers Market Booth Operator – Specialty Food Brand (Weekend Role)
Great for teachers on summer break, graduate students, or anyone looking for a fun weekend side income.
Overview
We are Tasting India, a niche growing specialty food brand looking for friendly, energetic people to run our booth at local farmers markets this summer. This role is perfect for teachers
on summer break, students, food lovers, or anyone who enjoys meeting people and working in a lively outdoor market environment.
You’ll represent the brand, offer samples, talk with customers about the products, and handle sales throughout the market day.
What You’ll Do
Set up and operate the brand’s booth at a farmers’ market
Offer samples and explain the products to customers
Handle sales using your own payment device (Square, Venmo, etc.)
Keep the booth tidy and engaging throughout the day
Pack down the booth at the end of the market
We provide all booth equipment including tables, tent, signage, and sampling materials.
Products You’ll Sell
Small-batch chili oils and spice blends
Fresh foods like samosas and mango lassi
Specialty chai products
The products are easy to talk about and customers typically love sampling them.
Compensation
Typical earnings range from:
$120–$250 per market day
This depends on sales volume.
Market days are typically 6 hours long, usually on weekends.
Ideal Candidate
You might be a great fit if you:
Have your own vehicle
Enjoy talking to people
Are enthusiastic about food and cooking
Are comfortable offering samples and explaining products
Are reliable and punctual
Like being outdoors in a lively environment
Experience in sales, hospitality, farmers markets, or food service is a plus but not required.
Schedule
Weekend markets
Approximately 6 hours per market day
Summer seasonal role (with potential to continue longer)
Why People Like This Job
Fun outdoor environment
Meet lots of people
Flexible schedule
Great for teachers, students, and food enthusiasts
How to Apply
Please send a short message telling us:
A little about yourself
Your availability for weekend markets
Any experience with food, retail, or events
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr
Application instructions
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Deadline
no deadline