Cheese Steward

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Cheese Steward to be the in-store expert in the Cheese Shoppe. You will provide outstanding customer service with product knowledge and a friendly attitude, helping customers select and enjoy cheese confidently.

You will also assist with suggestive selling, stock displays, and efficient service while operating slicers and related tools. Prior retail experience and passion for cheese are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and a friendly attitude.
• 2+ years in retail, preferably with cheese.
• Culinary knowledge or continued culinary education a plus.
• Knowledge of cheese varieties and pairings preferred.
• Merchandising and product recommendation skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move product.

Responsibilities

• Suggestive selling of products in Cheese Shoppe and other areas of the store.
• Respond to customer questions in an engaging and effective manner.
• Stock and merchandise product displays to meet customer demands and drive sales.
• Operate equipment such as slicers, knives, and wire cutters.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cheese knowledge

Merchandising

Stamina

Communication

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

As a Cheese Steward, you will be the in-store expert assisting and educating our customers regarding the Cheese Shoppe. You will deliver remarkable customer service by providing exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude.

What You'll be Doing

• Suggestive selling of products in Cheese Shoppe and other areas of the store.
• Providing assistance by responding to customer questions in an engaging and effective manner.
• Stocking and merchandising product displays to meet customer demands and to help increase sales.
• Operating equipment such as slicers, knives, and wire cutters.
• Following safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers.

This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications)

• Possess a high level of customer service.
• 2+ years of retail experience, preferably working with cheese.
• Culinary knowledge or continued culinary education a plus.
• Knowledge and passion for specialization of cheese, such as brands, varieties, pairing, textures, origins, tastes, etc. preferred.
• Advanced merchandising and product recommendation skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence to create repeat business.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.