Cheese Specialist & Pairing Expert

Harmons Grocery; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmons Grocery in Draper, UT is seeking a Cheese Department Specialist to deliver remarkable customer service while preparing, packaging, and stocking cheese products. You will cut, wrap, and sample cheeses, assist customers, and promote products to drive sales.

A passion for cheese and high standards of quality are essential. You will maintain department cleanliness and inventory, follow store policies, and help with olive bar and production items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; one year of restaurant or cheese experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current Food Handler's Permit
• Must enjoy working with and handling a variety of cheese products
• Should have a passion for cooking with and eating cheese items
• Must have the ability and willingness to learn about cheese, pairings, and cooking techniques
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to effectively communicate with customers and fellow associates
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the specialty cheese provides
• Ensures the department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the department
• Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
• Cuts, wraps, shreds and packages all types of cheeses for presentation and sale in the department
• Samples cheeses to customers and sells cheeses and products
• Makes fresh mozzarella, parmesan crisps, and other production items
• Stocks and sets up olive bar and oil station
• Slices meats and cheeses to order, provides product suggestions, and assists customers with special orders
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
• Assists as needed to ensure the success of the specialty cheese department as a whole
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cheese knowledge

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harmons Grocery in Draper, UT is seeking a Cheese Department Specialist to deliver remarkable customer service while preparing, packaging, and stocking cheese products. You will cut, wrap, and sample cheeses, assist customers, and promote products to drive sales.

A passion for cheese and high standards of quality are essential. You will maintain department cleanliness and inventory, follow store policies, and help with olive bar and production items.