Cheese Experience & Tasting Specialist

The Kroger Co.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. operates Murray's Cheese Shop inside a Kroger store location, seeking a passionate Cheese Shop Associate.

You will engage customers with tastings, demo the products, and help create an interactive, educational Murray's experience rooted in cheese knowledge and friendly service. Responsibilities include cutting and wrapping cheese, maintaining attractive displays, and supporting sales targets while adhering to sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and enthusiasm for cheese products.
• Interest in cheese daily and willingness to learn more.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly to different audiences.
• Retail experience is preferred and appreciated.
• Support cheese business initiatives and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Cut, wrap, and merchandise cheese and related items.
• Engage in active demos and tastings in Murray's Cheese Shop and deli areas.
• Provide proactive customer service with ongoing conversations and tastings.
• Develop product expertise through daily cheese tastings.
• Contribute to achieving sales and gross profit goals.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.

Skills

Cheese knowledge

Customer service

Retail experience

Sales skills

Job description

The Kroger Co. operates Murray's Cheese Shop inside a Kroger store location, seeking a passionate Cheese Shop Associate.

You will engage customers with tastings, demo the products, and help create an interactive, educational Murray's experience rooted in cheese knowledge and friendly service. Responsibilities include cutting and wrapping cheese, maintaining attractive displays, and supporting sales targets while adhering to sanitation guidelines.