Cheese Buyer- Full-time

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

Description

Do you possess an appreciation for artisanal and local cheeses? The Monadnock Food Co-op

is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cheese Buyer to manage our outstanding cheese collection and share their passion with our community! This role involves more than just ordering; it's about fostering connections with local creameries, creating appealing displays that spark culinary curiosity, and ensuring our community has access to top-quality, sustainably produced dairy products. If you are a meticulous individual with a love for food, a talent for inventory, and a genuine desire to help people find their new favorite cheese, we have an excellent opportunity for you—

Select, order, receive, wrap, price, and stock cheese; offer samples and suggestions for purchase and nutrition information to customers; design and deliver community education series. Knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry is desirable as well as ability to offer cooking and suggesting pairing choices with food and wine. Experience managing inventory, working with industry pricing trends and vendors preferred.

The purpose of this position is to order, receive, manage inventory, and stock sub-department items while meeting objectives for sales and customer service. The Replenishment Buyers, with assistance from Marketing and Merchandising, also organize and carry out product samplings. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Co-op Benefits

• 20% employee discount- including sale items!
• Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance
• 401K – Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors
• Health Insurance- 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week
• Dental Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
• Vision Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
• Pet Insurance
• Short & Long-term disability- company provided at 35 hours per week
• $25,000 Life Insurance policy – company provided at 20 hours per week
• Generous Paid Time Off- even Part-time!
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers
• Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year!
• Co-op gear
• . Paid community outreach hours
• Fun at work! We Rock!

Location: 34 Cypress St Keene, NH 03431

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday with flexibility for events, inventory and shows

*You must be available for this schedule in order to be considered*

Pay Range: Begins at $18.54 with additional compensation for experience

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