Central Market (Midway) Food Demo Tasting Specialist - Full Time

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<strong>Central Market</strong> is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes \n<strong>Central Market</strong> one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, \n<strong>Central Market</strong> is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. 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