Company description

Rooted in its Italian heritage, inspired by innovation, and committed to its values of transparency and quality, Corto has been producing the highest quality, freshest 100% California olive oil since 2005. Made from beautifully fresh olives grown in California groves, the oil is expertly blended by Corto’s Master Miller to achieve a stunningly bright flavor profile that professional chefs have relied on for over a decade to enhance their favorite dishes.

Job description

Corto Olive Co., a family-owned producer of 100% California-grown olive oil, is seeking an education ambassador to support our marketing and sales efforts and expand our capacity to educate chefs and restauranteurs about the importance of quality and freshness in olive oil.

We will train the right candidate with our in-house team of olive oil experts, with further opportunities for olive oil sensory assessment certification. Because of the training required, this is a role best for someone looking for a long-term commitment with opportunities to grow.

Job Description

Education & Training:

• Support Corto’s marketing and sales efforts through education efforts directed at quality-oriented independent chefs & restauranteurs across the U.S.
• Schedule and lead 1:1 and small group virtual education sessions to awaken participants to the importance of freshness of olive oil
• Collect and share interaction information for internal tracking & reporting

Outreach & Engagement:

• Identify new candidates for Corto chef education
• Work through established pipelines to collect and manage lists of chef referrals
• Contact potential education candidates to provide information and encourage participation

Marketing Support:

• Potential to develop unique on-brand education tools that make Corto’s oil tasting/training unique and memorable
• Potential to grow into a supporting role for in-person marketing & education events across the country
• Potential to support broader marketing and social media efforts

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• 10-20 hours per week, remote, schedule determined by applicant
• Experience in a restaurant or foodservice setting
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, marketing, communication or similar area of study (highly desired, but not required)
• Experience with professional cooking and/or sensory assessment (a plus, but not required)
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude
• Looking for a long-term commitment with potential to grow with the company
• Ability to communicate with people from a wide range of culinary backgrounds
• Ability to work independently with efficient time management and attention to detail
• A passion for the food industry
• General computer skills (Email, Microsoft Office, Google Docs) with access to a PC with the ability to host Zoom meetings
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Location

job can be done remotely

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Deadline

no deadline