Cheese Steward

Meijer; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Parental leave

Education assistance

Team discount

Development programs

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a Cheese Steward to serve as the in-store expert in the Cheese Shoppe and educate customers with product knowledge. You will deliver remarkable service with a friendly attitude, helping customers select items and answer questions.

In this role, you will stock displays, assist with merchandising, and ensure quality products by following safety and sanitation procedures. This position emphasizes customer engagement and upselling opportunities in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail experience, preferably with cheese.
• Culinary knowledge or continued culinary education a plus.
• Knowledge and passion for varieties, pairing, textures, origins of cheese.

Responsibilities

• Suggestive selling of products in Cheese Shoppe and other store areas.
• Answer customer questions in an engaging and effective manner.
• Stock and merchandise displays to meet customer demands and increase sales.
• Operate equipment such as slicers, knives, and wire cutters.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cheese knowledge

Merchandising

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.