Cheese Specialist

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Competitive Wages

Access to earned wages via Stream

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an entry-level Cheese Specialist in San Diego to be the face of our store, greet customers, and educate them about cheese, wine, and seasonal trends.

You will create engaging merchandising displays, assist shoppers, and collaborate with teammates to deliver a welcoming, knowledge-based shopping experience. This role includes training, flexible schedules, employee discounts, and opportunities for career growth within a national retailer.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with cheese in retail or grocery
• Pride in the work you do and helping customers energizes you
• Enjoy helping customers and fellow associates
• Food is central to daily life
• Smiling and making others smile is your favorite
• Eager and willing to learn
• Being part of your community matters

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with cheese selections and education
• Construct creative merchandising displays and floor displays
• Be the face of Albertsons Companies and engage with the public

Skills

Cheese knowledge

Public interaction

Job description

A Day in the Life:

As a Cheese Specialist, you are friendly and ambitious with a love for cheese, wine, and food. To truly be successful in the position, you need to be thoughtful and passionate about your work with a natural ability to sell. As a Cheese Specialist you are the face of the Company and have a knack for working with the public. When you’re not assisting customers, you are constructing creative merchandising displays including sales cases and floor displays to sell and educate customers on latest trends. The possibilities are endless, and this is your opportunity to explore the world of cheese!

What you bring to the table:

• You have 1 or more years of working with cheese in a retail or grocery store
• You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small
• Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy
• You agree that food is central to all our lives
• Smiling and making others smile is your favorite
• You are eager & willing to learn
• Being a part of your community matters

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.