Cheesemonger & Cheese Wall Specialist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 331,000 - 413,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Staff discount

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sheridans Cheesemongers is looking for an enthusiastic Retail Cheesemonger to join our team at the cheese wall in Dunnes Stores, Curraheen Rd, Cork City. This 20-hour contract over 5 days offers an hands-on retail role for someone who loves great food and sharing that enthusiasm with customers.

No previous cheesemongering experience is necessary; training will be provided to develop expertise in Irish and European artisan cheese, food producers and their traditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or food service is helpful but not required.
• Interest in Irish and European artisan cheese encouraged, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process deliveries, and stock cheese walls.
• Maintain stock levels and rotate stock regularly.
• Care for cheese and other products to ensure optimal quality.
• Merchandise displays and keep cheese walls attractive.
• Prepare cheese for sale and keep signage updated.
• Offer tastings and guide customers to new cheeses and foods.
• Explain flavour, texture, provenance, and producer stories.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
• Learn about Irish/European farmhouse cheese and artisan foods.
• Help minimise waste and ensure products sold before best-before dates.
• Maintain food safety, HACCP and allergen standards.
• Keep counters, fridges and storage tidy and organized.
• Participate in stocktakes and daily records.
• Support team with seasonal displays and retail activities.
• Report stock, product or customer issues to Team Leader or Retail Manager.
• Provide cover at Cornelscourt location when required.

Skills

Passion for food

Friendly & outgoing

Curious about Irish/European producers

Listener & communicator

Organised under pressure

Self-motivated

Practical & hands-on

Detail-oriented

Customer service focus

Weekend availability

Job description

Sheridans Cheesemongers is looking for an enthusiastic Retail Cheesemonger to join our team at the cheese wall in Dunnes Stores, Curraheen Rd, Cork City. This 20-hour contract over 5 days offers an hands-on retail role for someone who loves great food and sharing that enthusiasm with customers.

No previous cheesemongering experience is necessary; training will be provided to develop expertise in Irish and European artisan cheese, food producers and their traditions.