Cheese Specialist

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in The Dalles is seeking a Cheese Specialist to guide customers through cheese selections, provide product knowledge, and maintain a fresh, inviting epicurean department.

You will cut and prepare cheeses, refresh displays, rotate stock, and support seasonal merchandising while staying active in a fast‑moving environment. This role emphasizes customer interaction, food safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer interaction: clear communication when presenting product info and helping selection
• Cheese knowledge: varieties, characteristics, and pairings; willingness to expand knowledge
• Food preparation: handling, cutting, and preparing foods to standards
• Attention to detail: accurate cutting, labeling, rotation, and presentation
• Organization & time management: manage daily tasks, inventory, merchandising upkeep
• Merchandising: maintain clean, organized, visually consistent displays
• Inventory & ordering: monitor levels, manage dates, place accurate orders
• Promotional awareness: participate in sampling, featured items, seasonal merchandising
• Food safety: sanitation practices, temperature control, handling standards

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare cheeses with consistency and care.
• Refresh displays to stay full, fresh, and visually appealing.
• Monitor product rotation and maintain quality throughout the day.
• Assist with restocking and updating signage as needed.
• Support new item introductions and seasonal merchandising activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and sanitation practices.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Product Knowledge

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Mgmt

Merchandising Awareness

Inventory & Ordering

Promotional Awareness

Food Safety & Compliance

Physical Capability

Job description

A Day in the Life:

As a Cheese Specialist, your day is centered around product knowledge, customer interaction, and maintaining a well‑presented epicurean department. You're the go‑to for great taste and even better pairings, helping customers explore cheeses while providing details that make selection easier. From answering questions to highlighting featured items, your role supports an engaging and informative shopping experience.

A gouda part of the role is keeping everything fresh, inviting, and ready for what customers are craving next. You'll cut and prepare cheeses with consistency, refresh displays so they stay full and appealing, and keep an eye on product rotation and quality throughout the day. Between restocking, updating signage, and introducing new items, there's always something happening, which makes it a great fit for someone who enjoys staying active and keeping things looking their best in a fast‑moving environment.

What you bring to the table:

• Customer Interaction Skills : Clear communication when presenting product information and assisting with selection


• Product Knowledge : Familiarity with cheese varieties, characteristics, and pairings, with interest in expanding knowledge


• Food Preparation Skills: Experience handling, cutting, and preparing food products according to established standards


• Attention to Detail: Consistent execution of cutting, labeling, rotation, and presentation requirements


• Organization & Time Management: Effective handling of daily tasks, inventory tracking, and merchandising upkeep


• Merchandising Awareness: Maintaining displays that are clean, organized, and visually consistent


• Inventory & Ordering Practices: Monitoring product levels, managing dates, and placing accurate orders


• Promotional Awareness: Participation in sampling efforts, featured items, and seasonal merchandising activities


• Food Safety & Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of sanitation practices, temperature control, and handling standards


• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, lifting and moving products up to 55lbs, and working in cooler environments

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. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging


• Competitive Wages paid weekly


• 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.