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Big Y

Cheese Merchant

Springfield, MA · On-site

* Assist customers to make cheese buying decisions (pairing, entertaining, cooking suggestions), educate about the products, build trust/lasting relationships and create sales. Being able to ...

Big Y

Cheese Merchant

Springfield, MA

* Assist customers to make cheese buying decisions (pairing, entertaining, cooking suggestions), educate about the products, build trust/lasting relationships and create sales. Being able to ...

Wilson Farm Inc

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

The Assistant Cheese Manager supports the Cheese Manager in overseeing all aspects of the cheese department, ensuring excellent customer service, product quality, and department cleanliness. This ...

Wilson Farm

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

The Assistant Cheese Manager supports the Cheese Manager in overseeing all aspects of the cheese department, ensuring excellent customer service, product quality, and department cleanliness. This ...

Wilson's Farm

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

The Assistant Cheese Manager supports the Cheese Manager in overseeing all aspects of the cheese department, ensuring excellent customer service, product quality, and department cleanliness. This ...

Wilson's Farm

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, KY · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

The Assistant Cheese Manager supports the Cheese Manager in overseeing all aspects of the cheese department, ensuring excellent customer service, product quality, and department cleanliness. This ...

Wilson's Farm

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, KY · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

The Assistant Cheese Manager supports the Cheese Manager in overseeing all aspects of the cheese department, ensuring excellent customer service, product quality, and department cleanliness. This ...

Harmons

Assistant Cheese Sales Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$19.31 - $20.81/hr

The purpose of this position is to assist the Cheese Sales Manager with selling Harmons' specialty cheese items by giving remarkable customer service, and ensuring the department maintains quality ...

Harris Teeter

Part Time Cheese Monger

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

Murray's Cheese Team Member Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service ... Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist ...

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What is the difference between Cheese Assistant vs Cheesemaker?

AspectCheese AssistantCheesemaker
CredentialsBasic food handling and safety certificationsAdvanced cheese production certifications or experience
Work EnvironmentAssists in cheese production, often in production facilitiesLeads cheese production, oversees processes, and manages quality
Industry UsageCommonly employed in cheese factories and dairiesTypically found in larger or artisanal cheese production facilities

The Cheese Assistant primarily supports cheese production tasks, requiring basic certifications and working under supervision. In contrast, the Cheesemaker takes on a more advanced role, overseeing the entire cheese-making process and often possessing specialized certifications or extensive experience. Both roles are essential in the cheese industry but differ significantly in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Cheese Merchant

Springfield, MA • On-site

Big Y
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Big Y rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

Job Description

  • Assist customers to make cheese buying decisions (pairing, entertaining, cooking suggestions), educate about the products, build trust/lasting relationships and create sales.  Being able to comfortable speak with customers and make recommendations is essential.
  • Willing to use additional educational materials to improve knowledge in the cheese area
  • Flexibility to travel periodically to manufacturers of cheese and other items.
  • Collaborate with management in decision-making, direction and implementation to ensure that 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 as needed.
  • Learn and verify the items received or made (Fresh Mozzarella) that they are at the proper quality standards set by Big Y.
  • Maintain proper department conditions (e.g., shelf, case, sales floor, backroom, freezer, and cooler, etc.).
  • Maintain inventory and order adequate product as assigned (e.g., in stock position, inventory management, days on hand, shrink).
  • Operate, clean, and maintain equipment/machinery, tools, and workstations.
  • Adhere to all Company policies/procedures and government regulations.
  • Complete all training requirements by respective due dates to obtain a vast knowledge in cheese and pairings.

Job Requirements

  • Must be fully proficient in ordering for the cheese bar and peripheral area (able to independently order product for re-sale with input from Deli Sales Manager)
  • 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.

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About Big Y

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Big Y is a major player in the grocery industry, based in Springfield, MA, United States. Since its inception in 1936, Big Y has placed a strong focus on providing quality and value through their impressive range of goods. The company started as a small grocery store and flourished into a network of over 80 supermarkets today. The business prides itself on delivering finely selected produce, fresh seafood, high-grade meats, and an expansive assortment of household items. The fundamental values revolving around quality, exceptional service, and community involvement have been instrumental in shaping the company's identity.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Springfield, MA, US

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