Part Time Cheese Specialist- Berkley 10/23/26

Westborn Market; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount on first day

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short‑Trm

401k Retirement Plan

Paid vacation after one year

Paid Sick Leave

Team lunches

Job summary

Westborn Market in Berkley, MI is seeking a Cheese Specialist to cut, prepare, and package a wide range of cheeses, ensuring a plentiful and attractive selection for guests.

You will maintain the cheese section, use specialized tools, build compelling displays, and uphold exceptional customer service while assisting guests with questions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package a variety of cheeses and accompaniments to maintain an appealing cheese selection for guests.
• Maintain and fill the cheese section by cutting, packaging, weighing, and labeling products.
• Use cheese-related tools such as cheese cutters and knives.
• Build displays to highlight cheeses with attractive layouts.
• Provide excellent customer service, take orders, and assist guests with questions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Berkley - BERKLEY, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Westborn Market | Cheese Specialist

Job Title: Cheese Specialist

Department: Cheese

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Store Directors

About Us:

Westborn Market started small in 1963, stocking only the best fruit and vegetables. Over the years weve expanded our aisles and locations to better take care of the community. As we grew, so did our family! Were now a third-generation owned and operated business with four unique locations across Metro Detroit.

Our goal is to continue to build on our success. We value quality goods, superior service, and team member relationships. We regard our customers as friends and respect our team members as family. We hope you join us!

Job Description

In this position you will be responsible for cutting, preparing, and packaging different cheeses and accompaniments to help maintain a plentiful cheese selection for guests.

Employee Benefits

• 20% employee discount active on your first day of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance for eligible team members
• 401k Retirement Plan for eligible team members
• Paid vacation for full-time team members who have completed one year of service with Westborn Market
• Paid Sick Leave for eligible team members
• Team lunches

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares a large variety of cheeses and accompanying products
• Maintains and fills cheese section by cutting, packaging, weighing, and labelling product
• Works with different cheese related tools such as a cheese cutter, knives, etc.
• Builds displays using a variety of different products to appropriately highlight cheeses
• Upholds exceptional customer service when selling, taking orders, and helping guests with questions
• Demos product when instructed to do so
• Maintains a clean and hazard-free workspace and follows food safety best practices
• Abides by Westborn Market's time and attendance policy

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.