CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE
Fred Meyer
Fairbanks, AK
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- A strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and an interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches.
- Interest in, and openness to try, cheese daily
- Easily conveys ideas at the appropriate level based on audience
- Retail experience
- Super Foodie and supportive of cheese business initiatives
- Able to inspire, motivate customers while ensuring successful completion of all assigned tasks
- Cut, wrap, and merchandise cheese and related grocery items.
- Active demoing within the Murray's Cheese Shop, Deli and other areas.
- Proactive customer service: ongoing conversations and tasting with customers.
- Daily cheese tastings to develop product expertise; must be willing to taste cheese every day.
- Contribute to target sales and gross profit goals.
- Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.
- Comply with Murray's operations manual and ensuring consistently fully stocked, fresh, signed, rotated product selection.
- Complete Murray's Basic Skills Training and Murray's Red Jacket Training.
- Create and maintain Murray's Boutique experience: education, service, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
About the Company
Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer is based in Portland, Oregon, with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska. Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with employment opportunities in apparel, housewares, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as in our division office.
Why Work for Fred Meyer?
Great People – Challenge. Growth. Fun. Success. We foster an environment encouraging Associates to learn and develop while helping them pursue their career interests.
Great Culture – Gathering Associate feedback is an integral part of the continuing success of Fred Meyer. We offer unique programs giving Associates an opportunity to provide direct feedback to improve our processes and procedures.
Great Community – Buying locally whenever possible, giving back to each community we serve and encouraging volunteerism – these each play an important role in our reputation as a good neighbor.
We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals with a passion for people and a passion for results.