Cheesemonger: Expert Cheese & Flexible Scheduling

Socket.dev; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market in Ohio is seeking a Cheesemonger to be the in-store expert, helping customers with cheese selection, stocking, and education. You will deliver friendly service, product knowledge, and a passion for real, affordable quality.

Candidates should have 2+ years of retail experience, a high school diploma, and be able to stand long hours, lift items, and work with health standards. The role offers weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, parental leave, and team discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail experience, preferably with cheese.
• Culinary/cheese knowledge or continued cheese education is a plus.
• Advanced merchandising and product recommendation skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of natural cheeses, proper handling, labeling, rotation, and stocking.
• Provide product information and cross-department sales guidance.
• Receive shipments, inspect quality and watch for short life or damaged goods.
• Operate scales, knives, cheese wires, wrappers, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, storage areas, display cases.
• Ensure accurate signage and appealing presentation.
• Follow Health Department standards for food handling.
• Manage department schedule, training, coaching and competitive shops.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cheese knowledge

Merchandising

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scales

Knives

Cheese wires

Wrappers

Pallet jacks

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market in Ohio is seeking a Cheesemonger to be the in-store expert, helping customers with cheese selection, stocking, and education. You will deliver friendly service, product knowledge, and a passion for real, affordable quality.

Candidates should have 2+ years of retail experience, a high school diploma, and be able to stand long hours, lift items, and work with health standards. The role offers weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, parental leave, and team discounts.