Cheese Specialist

As a Cheese Merchant at Big Y, you will play a crucial role in assisting customers in making informed cheese buying decisions. This involves providing expert knowledge on pairing, entertaining, and cooking suggestions, as well as educating customers about our products and building trust and lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in selecting the perfect cheese for their needs
• Provide expert knowledge on cheese pairing, entertaining, and cooking suggestions
• Build trust and lasting relationships with customers
• Collaborate with management to ensure operational and sales goals are met
• Provide training as needed through product knowledge and expertise
• Receive, prepare, weigh, finish, cut, price, package, merchandise, and stock cheese and other gourmet food products
• Maintain proper department conditions and inventory levels
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment and machinery
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Must be fully proficient in ordering for the cheese bar and peripheral area
• Possess a passion for tasting and talking about cheese
• Ability to represent A Culture of Caring and The Pursuit of Excellence through Big Y's Mission & Vision
• Must project a clean and professional appearance
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct
• Ability to operate within Company policies, procedures, and standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store
• Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize, ability to work independently and follow-through
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to learn cheese knowledge and apply to everyday work
• Ability to utilize computer applications
• Must be at least 18 years of age