Cheese Specialist

PCC Community Markets; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pension UFCW 3000

Discounted ORCA Pass

Staff discount

Job summary

PCC Community Markets in Edmonds, WA seeks a Cheese Specialist to oversee the Cheese department in the Deli, mentor staff, manage ordering and inventory, and provide expert cheese knowledge to customers.

You'll train team members, uphold sanitation and safety standards, and ensure exceptional service while wrapping and handling cheese to brand standards. Requires 3+ years cheese experience and a passion for specialty foods.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service.
• Able to work varied shifts, including weekends.
• At least 3+ years working with cheese.
• Familiarity with cheese varieties and families.
• Familiarity with specialty and prepared foods preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, lifting 10-40lbs regularly.
• A Washington State Food Worker Card is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent, professional customer service.
• Prepares, packages and merchandises cheese products.
• Fulfills designated ordering responsibilities.
• Trains and mentors Cheese Back Up and other staff on cheese products.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cheese varieties and families, specialty foods, and deli prepared foods.
• Follows department cheese wrapping and handling procedures.
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Provides deli counter service when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Cheese knowledge

Physical stamina

Food worker card

18+ age

Job description

Overview

The Cheese Specialist oversees the Cheese department within the Deli, including mentoring and training staff, ordering and inventory. They provide excellent, professional customer service. They demonstrate knowledge of cheese varieties and wrapping and handling procedures.

Overview

The Cheese Specialist oversees the Cheese department within the Deli, including mentoring and training staff, ordering and inventory. They provide excellent, professional customer service. They demonstrate knowledge of cheese varieties and wrapping and handling procedures.

Job Locations

US-WA-Edmonds

Address

9803 Edmonds Way

Our Culture

Our Vision

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet

Our Mission

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems

Our Values

• We foster high standards
• We act with integrity
• We embrace stewardship
• We take action because we care

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PCC Is a Company Where Culture And Values Are At The Heart Of Who We Are And What We Do. Everyone At PCC Is Expected To

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

In Addition, Leaders Are Expected To

• Build Effective Teams
• Ensure Accountability
• Inspire Others

Main Job Responsibilities

• Provides excellent, professional customer service
• Prepares, packages and merchandises cheese products
• Fulfills designated ordering responsibilities
• Trains and mentors the Cheese Back Up and other staff on cheese products
• Demonstrates knowledge of cheese varieties and families, specialty foods, and deli prepared foods
• Follows department cheese wrapping and handling procedures
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
• Follows department safe food handling procedures
• Follows department merchandising standards and procedures
• Provides deli counter service when needed
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications And Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• At least 3+ years working with cheese is required
• Familiarity with cheese varieties required
• Familiarity with specialty and prepared foods preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting 10-40lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits And Perks

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
• Medical, V ision, D ental, L ife I nsurance, S hort T erm D isability, L ong T erm D isability , and P arental L eave
• Vacation A ccrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
• S ick A ccrual – 0 .02 5 hours per hour worked ( I ncludes U nion and S tate A ccrual R ates)
• Pension t hrough UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA P ass
• Staff D iscount on I n- S tore P urchases
• Free Co-op M embership
• Bereavement L eave
• Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $32.00/hour