Cheese Steward

Meijer Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. seeks a Cheese Steward to serve as in-store expert for the Cheese Shoppe, delivering exceptional product knowledge and friendly service. You will educate customers, suggest complementary cheeses, and help maintain appealing displays across the cheese section.

You will engage shoppers with confident recommendations, handle merchandise, and uphold food safety standards while supporting team sales goals and creating positive experiences for back-to-back customers.

Qualifications

• Possess a high level of customer service.
• 2+ years of retail experience, preferably 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.
• Advanced merchandising and product recommendation skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence to create repeat business.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

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.