
Ron’s Homestyle Foods Demo Instructions
Product to Demo
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Ron’s Classic Chicken Salad
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Ron’s Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
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Ron’s Rotisserie Chicken Salad
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Ron’s Classic Tuna Salad
Product Information & Flavor Profiles
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Classic Chicken Salad – Traditional homestyle chicken salad made with white meat chicken, creamy mayonnaise, celery, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper. Smooth, creamy, savory flavor with classic deli-style appeal.
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad – Tender white meat chicken blended with creamy mayo, crisp celery, pecans, craisins, pineapple, apple cider vinegar, and local honey for a sweet-and-savory flavor profile with crunch and a touch of sweetness.
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad – Shredded white meat chicken with creamy mayonnaise, celery, onion, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, and mesquite smoke marinade. Smoky, savory flavor with a slight kick and rotisserie-style seasoning.
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Classic Tuna Salad – Yellowfin tuna mixed with creamy salad dressing, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and sweet relish. Traditional deli-style tuna salad with creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor.
What to Bring From Home
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Table & Tablecloth
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Apron & Hat
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Food handler’s card
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Ice bucket or bowl for bagged ice
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Portion cups
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Plastic spoons or forks
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Gloves
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Napkins
Arrival & Store Check-In
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Go to deli department and take a selfie by the shelf and text it to Karen. (Do not upload selfie to the demo report.)
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Take a picture of the shelf to upload to the demo report.
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Take one container of Ron’s Salad (make sure to label date/time removed from refrigeration on container or log) to the register and purchase on the Divvy card. Upload receipt to the Bill Spend & Expense app and save to upload to the demo report.
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Go to the Front Service Desk and ask for a Manager to check in. Ask where they would like you to set up your demo station.
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Count opening inventory.
Food Safety Requirements
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Wash hands thoroughly in designated handwashing sink before handling food or supplies.
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Keep all opened containers on bagged ice inside an ice bucket or bowl throughout the demo.
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Use gloves when preparing and serving samples.
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Label all opened products using Time as a Public Health procedures by writing the date and time product was removed from refrigeration.
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If a sampling container has been open for 2 hours without being fully sampled, discard remaining product and open a fresh container.
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Maintain a clean and organized demo area at all times.
Demo Set-Up
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Cover table completely with tablecloth.
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Borrow non-breakable floral arrangement or decorations from floral department to display on your table.
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Place one container of each flavor in your bowl on bagged ice (make sure each container is labeled with date/time removed from refrigeration or a log is kept with that information).
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Display Allergen Sign.
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Arrange portion cups, plastic spoons or forks, napkins, and gloves neatly.
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Product cannot be displayed on the table because it is a refrigerated item.
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Take a picture of the completed demo station.
Sampling Procedure
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Sample all four flavors at the same time.
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As guest approaches table, share salads you have available for guests to sample and ask which one they would like to sample first.
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Place a spoonful of desired salad in portion cup and place in front of demo station for guest to pick up while sharing information about product and selling points.
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Ask for guest feedback and if they would like to try another salad, repeating the process.
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If guest enjoys product, let guests know where to find product in store.
Key Selling Points
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Fresh deli-style prepared salads convenient for lunch, entertaining, or quick meals
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Multiple flavor varieties ranging from classic savory to sweet-and-savory options
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Made with white meat chicken or yellowfin tuna depending on flavor
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Refrigerated fresh-made quality from Ron’s Homestyle Foods
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Great served on crackers, croissants, sandwiches, wraps, or by themselves
Clean Up & Wrap Up
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Count closing inventory.
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Return borrowed floral items or decorations to floral department.
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Discard any remaining open sample product according to food safety guidelines or purchase remaining items with the Divvy card before leaving.
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Purchase all remaining opened containers on the Divvy card during check-out.
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Upload final receipt(s) to the Bill Spend & Expense app and Demo Report.
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Complete demo report and upload all required demo pictures and receipts.
