Title
Cheese Specialist
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Retail Close Date Description
Full Time - Cheese Specialist
Overview:
Assist the Cheese Department Manager in maintaining efficient operating procedures and standards. The individual filling this role should be knowledgeable and passionate about cheese and specialty items; possess strong retail operations skills, be comfortable with computer based inventory maintenance systems, and above all, have a passion for customer service.
Status: $22/hour, Non-Exempt, Full Time
Reports To: Cheese Department Manager
Job Responsibilities:
Product Management:
- Assist with POS data management in SMS
- Front and face all stock; ensure signage is accurate and attractive
- Replenish and rotate displays, culling daily, and follow established stocking priorities, trim cheeses as needed
- Support inventory management best practices, e.g. FIFO, Date maintenance
- Dispose of damaged or spoiled products in accordance with departmental procedures and with appropriate notification to Cheese Department Manager or Assistant Manager.
Purchasing / Receiving:
- Assist with ordering and receiving goods for the department
- Document ordering schedule and ordering tools
- Communicate with vendors as assigned
- Assist with deliveries, including; checking order for quality, verify piece count and weights, help with unloading as needed, assist with organization and storage of back stock.
Shift Lead:
- Supervise Member workers in the Manager(s) absence
- Ensure that all workers follow core hygiene protocols
- Update member worker scheduling calendar
Merchandising / Department Maintenance:
- Work with Store Merchandiser and Department Manager on incremental resets and décor, case and display merchandising
- Assist with signage production
- Keep retail, prep, and storage areas in clean, orderly condition. This includes, but is not limited to, removing trash, breaking down boxes, (cleaning cases, cleaning surfaces, washing sink)
- Assist in morning set-up or evening closing as needed
- Note and advise Cheese Department Manager or Assistant Manager of any repairs, replacements, and/or additions needed to maintain equipment
General:
- Check email at least once per scheduled work day
- Participate in departmental meetings as directed
- Assist with periodic physical inventory counts as directed
- Any other duties as assigned by the Cheese Department Manager or Assistant Manager
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year experience and proven success in a retail environment
- Familiarity with, and passion for, specialty food and cheese
- Ability to safely lift 65 lbs. continuously and consistently
- Ability to project friendly, helpful presence to customers while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Ability to follow written and oral directions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organized, with attention to details
- Competence in basic computer office applications (word processing, email, spreadsheets)
- Basic arithmetic skills
- Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize according to department needs, and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility in scheduling, including willingness to exchange shifts with co-workers, willingness to cover additional shifts if needed and willingness to alter work schedule to meet changing needs of the department
- Honest Weight Food Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 7/27/2026 Position Cheese and Specialty, Associate Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with cheese, specialty food, and natural foods
- Ability to safely lift 60 lbs. continuously and consistently
- Ability to project friendly, helpful presence to customers while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Ability to follow written and oral directions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organized, with attention to details
- Flexibility in scheduling, including availability to work weekends and evenings, willingness to exchange shifts with co-workers, willingness to cover additional shifts if needed, and willingness to alter work schedule to meet changing needs of the department
Shift Rotating Days and Evenings
This position is currently accepting applications.
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