Cheese Team Member

Description

Position Summary: The Cheese Team Member is responsible for providing excellent customer service, assisting with receiving, stocking, displaying cheese department products, and maintaining department cleanliness. The Cheese Team Member will have extensive knowledge of cheese, olives, and other products related to this department and be able to effectively share this information with customers and staff.

Wage Range: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Full Time:32-40 hours per week

Open Availability Required

Duties/Responsibilities

Department Operations

· Provide excellent customer service by actively engaging and educating customers about department products.

· Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of cheeses and place of origin, including methods of production.

· Place orders, receive product deliveries, process invoices.

· Receive and process special orders.

· Participate in regular inventory.

· Abundantly stock, artistically arrange, rotate, merchandise and face product following standard merchandising procedures.

· Cut, wrap, package, and price sufficient quantities of product to keep cases full.

· Cut and wrap custom sizes of cheese as requested by customers.

· Prepare and maintain active demos.

· Frequently clean all equipment, including coolers, knives, cutting boards, etc.

· Communicate regularly with Cheese Coordinator

· Other duties as assigned by Cheese Coordinator or Department Manager

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

· Previous prepared foods experience preferred.

· Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times.

· Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines.

· Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.

· Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

· Ability to maintain current food handler card.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

Essential Physical Requirements

· Prolonged standing and walking

· Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating

· Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands

· Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 50 lbs. occasionally

· Repetitive tasks such as cutting, wrapping, and labeling product

· Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

· Exposure to temperatures including walk-ins and freezers

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked 

25% Employee Discount

Lunch Discount

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off