Cheese Shoppe Specialist: Customer Delight & Pairings

Meijer; Knapps Corner (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer in New York is seeking a Cheese Steward to be the in-store expert for the Cheese Shoppe, delivering exceptional customer service with deep product knowledge and a friendly attitude.

You will engage customers with suggestive selling, answer questions, stock displays, and operate shop equipment safely while maintaining high sanitation standards to ensure quality products and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Retail experience preferred, especially in specialty foods or cheese.
• Knowledge of cheese varieties, pairings and origins is a plus.
• Strong merchandising and display skills to drive sales and product visibility.

Responsibilities

• Suggestive selling of cheese and related products in the Cheese Shoppe and store.
• Respond to customer questions in a helpful, knowledgeable manner.
• Stock and merchandise displays to meet demand and maximize sales.
• Operate shop equipment safely (slicers, knives, wire cutters) as required.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure product quality and customer safety.
• May perform additional duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cheese knowledge

Merchandising

Product recommendations

Food safety awareness

Job description

Meijer in New York is seeking a Cheese Steward to be the in-store expert for the Cheese Shoppe, delivering exceptional customer service with deep product knowledge and a friendly attitude.

You will engage customers with suggestive selling, answer questions, stock displays, and operate shop equipment safely while maintaining high sanitation standards to ensure quality products and customer satisfaction.