Cheese Specialist: Fresh Displays, Pairings & Customer Experience

Safeway; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Training & development

Health benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. in the United States seeks a Cheese Specialist to build product knowledge, engage customers, and maintain a fresh, well-presented epicurean department. You’ll help guests explore cheeses and provide pairing ideas to make selecting items easy.

You’ll cut and prepare cheeses, refresh displays, rotate stock, and manage signage while moving at a steady pace in a busy store. The role requires standing, lifting up to 55 lbs, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Clear communication when presenting product information and assisting with selection.
• Familiarity with cheese varieties, characteristics, and pairings, with interest in expanding knowledge.
• Experience handling, cutting, and preparing food products according to established standards.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, temperature control, and handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with cheese selections and explain pairings.
• Maintain an engaging and organized epicurean department display.
• Cut, label, rotate, and restock cheeses to ensure freshness.
• Refresh signage and introduce new items to drive interest and sales.
• Monitor product levels and place accurate orders to avoid stockouts.

Skills

Customer interaction

Product knowledge

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising awareness

Inventory & ordering

Promotional awareness

Food safety & compliance

Job description

Albertsons Companies Inc. in the United States seeks a Cheese Specialist to build product knowledge, engage customers, and maintain a fresh, well-presented epicurean department. You’ll help guests explore cheeses and provide pairing ideas to make selecting items easy.

You’ll cut and prepare cheeses, refresh displays, rotate stock, and manage signage while moving at a steady pace in a busy store. The role requires standing, lifting up to 55 lbs, and adherence to food safety standards.