Cheese Specialist: Taste, Pairings & Displays

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & career growth

Benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k)

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Cheese Specialist to enhance the cheese department with knowledge-based customer service and attractive displays. You will cut, prepare, and present cheeses, while keeping displays fresh and well-labeled for a quick, engaging shopping experience.

You’ll interact with customers, expand product knowledge, monitor inventory, and support seasonal promotions. This is an active, on-site role with physical tasks and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication when presenting product information and assisting with selection.
• Familiarity with cheese varieties, characteristics, and pairings; interest in expanding knowledge.
• Experience handling, cutting, and preparing food products to established standards.
• Consistent execution of cutting, labeling, rotation, and presentation requirements.
• Effective handling of daily tasks, inventory tracking, and merchandising upkeep.
• Maintaining clean, organized, visually consistent displays.
• Monitoring product levels, dates, and placing accurate orders.
• Participation in sampling efforts, featured items, and seasonal merchandising activities.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, temperature control, and handling standards.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods and lifting up to 55lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare cheeses with consistency and quality.
• Refresh displays to stay full, appealing, and rotated.
• Assist customers with selections and product information.
• Maintain signage, rotate stock, and introduce new items as needed.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Product Knowledge

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Merchandising Awareness

Inventory & Ordering

Promotional Awareness

Food Safety

Physical Stamina

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Cheese Specialist to enhance the cheese department with knowledge-based customer service and attractive displays. You will cut, prepare, and present cheeses, while keeping displays fresh and well-labeled for a quick, engaging shopping experience.

You’ll interact with customers, expand product knowledge, monitor inventory, and support seasonal promotions. This is an active, on-site role with physical tasks and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.