CHEESE SHOP/CLERK

• Current food handlers permit once employed • Effective communication skills • Knowledge of basic math

Desired

• High school diploma or equivalent • Retail experience • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store. • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products. • Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about. • Inform customers of cheese specials. • Responsible for training and coaching associates within the department to effectively perform their job duties at a satisfactory or above level. • Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink. • Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. • Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise. • Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action. • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise. • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager. • Display a positive attitude. • Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer. • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads. • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory. • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines. • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management. • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair. • Notify management of customer or employee accidents. • Report all safety risk, or issues and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.