CHEESE SHOP/STEWARD

Weingart Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Cheese department staff member to create outstanding customer experiences. The role includes maintaining quality standards, providing excellent service, and supporting the Deli department. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills and a basic understanding of food safety.

Benefits

Health coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions

Flexible schedules with paid time off

Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts on various products and services

Tuition reimbursement through Continuing Education program

Growth opportunities via industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Current food handler's permit upon employment.
• Preferred background in management or retail.
• Experience as a Sous Chef or in Culinary Arts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product knowledge and ensure quality.
• Adhere to safety and food safety regulations.
• Promote a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to handle stressful situations

Excellent knife skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Responsible for achieving sales and profit goals for the Cheese department, and monitor and control all quality assurance standards. Work closely with the Deli department to create an engaging environment for customers. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in California, Ralph's merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're serving Ralphs customers in over 180 stores throughout the state.

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

We value people, providing the ingredients for success at work and in life. We support your growth with the care and value you need. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have opportunities for you. Apply today to join our Ralphs family!

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you need reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the store management.

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Health coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco coaching.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities via industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more information, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum qualifications:

• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Excellent knife skills
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Preferred qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Management or retail experience
• Sous Chef or Culinary Arts background
• Second language skills

Responsibilities include promoting trust and respect among staff, creating a welcoming environment for customers, maintaining product knowledge, offering samples, informing about specials, preparing and packaging products, checking quality, labeling, inventory management, adhering to safety and food safety regulations, and reporting safety or security issues.