Part-Time Cheesemonger: Cheese Wall & Tastings

Sheridans Cheesemongers Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Staff discount

Career development

Job summary

Sheridans Cheesemongers is seeking an enthusiastic Retail Cheesemonger to join our cheese wall at Dunnes Stores, Curraheen Rd, Cork. This hands-on retail role involves customer service, cheese care and stock management with a 20 hour contract spread over 5 days.

Training will be provided; weekend shifts are essential and occasional cover may be needed at other locations. You’ll learn about Irish and European artisan cheese, producers and traditions, while delivering friendly, knowledgeable

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and genuinely interested in learning about cheese.
• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable chatting to customers.
• Curious about Irish and European food producers and artisan food.
• Great listener and communicator.
• Organised and able to stay calm when things get busy.
• Self-motivated and happy working independently when required.
• Detail-oriented, particularly stock rotation, food care and presentation.
• Available to work the required shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing deliveries and putting stock away correctly.
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and carrying out regular stock rotation.
• Looking after cheese and other products to ensure they are stored, handled and sold in the best possible condition.
• Merchandising and maintaining attractive, well-stocked cheese displays.
• Preparing cheese for sale and keeping signs and displays looking great throughout the day.
• Offering customer tastings and helping customers discover new cheeses and foods.
• Talking to customers about flavour, texture, provenance, pairings and the stories behind our producers.
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely excellent customer service.
• Learning about and promoting Irish and European farmhouse cheese and artisan food.
• Working with the team to minimise waste and ensure products are sold within their best-before dates.
• Maintaining food safety, HACCP and allergen standards.
• Keeping counters, fridges, storage areas and the surrounding retail space clean and organised.
• Taking part in stocktakes and maintaining relevant daily records.
• Supporting the wider team with seasonal displays, hampers and other retail activities.
• Reporting stock, product or customer issues to the Team Leader or Retail Manager.
• Providing cover at our Cornelscourt location when required.

Job description

Sheridans Cheesemongers is seeking an enthusiastic Retail Cheesemonger to join our cheese wall at Dunnes Stores, Curraheen Rd, Cork. This hands-on retail role involves customer service, cheese care and stock management with a 20 hour contract spread over 5 days.

Training will be provided; weekend shifts are essential and occasional cover may be needed at other locations. You’ll learn about Irish and European artisan cheese, producers and traditions, while delivering friendly, knowledgeable