Cheese Cutter & Stocker

Good Food Store; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Food Store in Missoula, MT is hiring for a full-time Cheese/Deli Clerk. You will cut, wrap, price cheese, stock displays, and ensure quality and freshness. You will deliver excellent customer service, offer tastings, assist with special orders, and keep the deli area clean and organized.

The role requires regular, predictable attendance, ability to operate deli equipment, and teamwork with Culinary and Deli staff. Physical duties include lifting, standing, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with natural foods and products preferred; experience in retail or food service settings.

Responsibilities

• Cheese duties: cut, wrap, price cheese; stock displays; manage shrink.
• Customer service: provide great service, offer samples, handle special orders.
• Department maintenance: keep kitchen sanitary, follow safety/labelling procedures; participate in inventory counts.
• Other responsibilities: attend department/store meetings and perform tasks as directed.

Skills

Deli equipment operation

Regular attendance

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High School education or GED

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted: August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Locations

Good Food Store

1600 South 3rd Street West

Missoula, MT 59801, USA

Good Food Store

1600 South 3rd Street West

Missoula, MT 59801, USA

Job Details

FT= Full-time (30-40 hours per week)

PT= Part-time (less than 30 hours per week)

Hours Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 37 hours 6:30 am - 2:30 pm 6:30 am - 1:30 pm OFF OFF 6:30 am - 1:30 pm 6:30 am - 1:30 pm 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

Note: There may be times when additional hours or schedule changes are necessary. Department meetings are announced when scheduled, and dates and times may vary. Department meeting attendance is mandatory.

Start

Six-Month

• 2080
• 4160
• 6240
• 8320
• 10400
• 12480
• 14560

2080 hours worked is equal to one year if you work full time (40 hours per week). Increases after 2080 hours worked occur every 2080 hours worked up to 14560 hours.

• $18.57
• $18.94
• $19.31
• $19.90
• $20.50
• $21.10
• $21.74
• $22.39
• $23.06

Duties & Responsibilities

Cheese Duties

• Cut, wrap, and price cheese according to direction of Culinary Manager and cheese buyer.
• Complete prioritized stocking lists and stock cheeses as needed in order to maintain full, appealing retail displays.
• Cull cheese regularly. Record and dispose of shrink product following established procedures.

Customer Service

• Amaze our customers with great service every time to generate retention and boost sales.
• Enthusiastically offer tastes, samples and suggestions for purchase.
• Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to Culinary Manager.
• Provide assistance with special orders.
• When processing deliveries, set aside special orders, match products with special order forms, ensure special order prices are calculated by Cheese Buyer or Culinary Manager.

Department Maintenance

• Maintain kitchen in sanitary and orderly condition, following guidelines set by Culinary Manager.
• Clean up spills, take out trash as needed.
• Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures.
• Advise deli manager of equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Participate in periodic inventory counts.
• Follow safe work practices.
• Ware washing.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend department and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks as defined by Culinary Manager.

Qualification Standards

Education/ Training:

High School education or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Familiarity with natural foods and products preferred. Experience working with food in a retail or food service setting.

Knowledge/ Skills:

Ability to operate deli equipment.

Attendance:

Regular, predictable attendance.

Other:

Maintain accurate records. Ability to work closely with others.

Position Requirements

Requirements:

Essential Functions / Tasks:

Physical:

Vision

Ability to read product labels and to distinguish color for quality control.

Hearing

Hearing required to converse with customers and co-workers.

Sense of Smell

Ability to smell for inspecting product, sanitation standards.

Gripping

Pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment.

Lifting

25-35 pounds on a regular basis. Occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Stooping

Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.

Squatting

Squat and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.

Push/Pull

Carts/racks weighing up to 200 pounds.

Kneeling

Occasional kneeling.

Climbing

Occasional climbing.

Bending

Occasional bending.

Reaching

Reach overhead, front, side and back.

Equipment Operation

Ability to safely operate equipment.

Carry Objects

Ability to carry objects weighing up to 65 pounds.

Sitting

Not applicable.

Walking

Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.

Standing

Prolonged standing.

Mental & Psychological Demands:

Comprehension

Understands and retains directions.

Reading/Writing

Basic reading/ writing skills.

Speaking

Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.

Decision Making

Use basic problem-solving techniques.

Attention To Task/Detail:

Critical Thinking Skills

Organize tasks and set priorities.

Multi-Tasking

Perform and /or direct multiple tasks simultaneously.

Interaction With Others:

Customer Service

Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner.

Co-workers

Work cooperatively with co-workers.

General

Maintain composure under all circumstances. Ability to work in shared spaces with coworkers.

Revised: 5.8.25

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