Artisan Cheese Buyer & Community Pairings Educator

Monadnock Food Co-op; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

Gainshare program

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Bereavement leave

Staff events

Co-op gear

Outreach hours

Fun at work

Job summary

Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene, NH, is seeking a dedicated Cheese Buyer to manage our cheese collection and engage with our community.

You will select, order, receive, wrap, price and stock cheese, offer samples and nutrition information, and design community education series on pairing ideas with food and wine.

Strong inventory skills and knowledge of natural foods trends, plus a passion for sustainable dairy, are preferred. Schedule and pay reflect a supportive co-op culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising best practices.
• Experience delivering customer-focused service in a retail setting.
• Familiarity with natural foods trends and product pairings.

Responsibilities

• Select, order, receive, wrap, price and stock cheese; offer samples and nutrition information to customers; design and deliver community education series.
• Foster connections with local creameries and create appealing cheese displays.
• Manage inventory and stay aligned with pricing trends and vendor relations.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Merchandising

Food knowledge

Local sourcing

Job description

Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene, NH, is seeking a dedicated Cheese Buyer to manage our cheese collection and engage with our community.

You will select, order, receive, wrap, price and stock cheese, offer samples and nutrition information, and design community education series on pairing ideas with food and wine.

Strong inventory skills and knowledge of natural foods trends, plus a passion for sustainable dairy, are preferred. Schedule and pay reflect a supportive co-op culture.