Cheese Associate

Position Summary:

The Gourmet Cheese Associate will handle, prepare, wrap, weigh, label, and price cheeses and work in the olive bar. The Gourmet Cheese Associate works under the supervision and guidance of the Gourmet Cheese Department Manager. 

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Maintain cleanliness, organized work area, counter display, and safety standards by Seeds to Table and Gourmet Cheese Department guidelines (verbal and/or written) and food safety handling procedures
• Maintain and replenish products in storage areas, display cases, and the surrounding area
• Assist and serve customers, and explain products
• Cutting and wrapping cheeses
• Ensure proper dating of cheeses, department products, and inventory control
• Assist with additional department-related tasks when required
• Always wear cutting gloves when operating knives, slicers, or other sharp tools.
• Non-slip shoes are mandatory for a safe working environment (please note that the company does not provide).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a rapidly increasing, high-volume, fast-moving work environment
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and  with a team
• Professionalism, exceptional hospitality, and customer service
• Ability to promote sales, taste  cheeses, organize merchandise, and maintain cleanliness
• Ability to conduct basic mathematics and interpret data as required
• Willingness and ability to identify and learn about the department's products
• High-leve interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with cutting and wrapping cheeses are a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Stand and/or Walk: Able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Capable of lifting and/or pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 
•  Tolerance to Environmental Conditions: Able to work in various temperatures, including hot, humid, and cold environments, as well as tolerate moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents. 
• Allergies: Must be able to work with a wide variety of fresh products without experiencing negative allergic reactions. 
• Flexibility and Mobility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and move around as needed.
• Step-stool and Ladder: Ability to utilize a step-stool or a ladder. 
• Physical Balance: Able to maintain physical balance and stability while performing tasks. 
• Manual Dexterity: Proficient in both gross and fine manipulation. 
• Reaching: Capable of reaching below or at the waist and overhead. 
• Communication Skills: Effective speaking skills to convey instructions and communicate with coworkers clearly and accurately, especially in a loud or busy environment. 
• Vision: Peripheral vision and near and far visual acuity are essential. 
• Hearing:  Ability to hear and respond to inquiries and instructions effectively in a busy environment.