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Cheese Associate Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

Deli Associate

Bristol, VT

$16.67 - $19.67/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

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You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Associate

Ludlow, VT · On-site

$16.67 - $19.67/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Wage - $20.00 JOB SUMMARY The deli associate performs a variety of food preparation duties, such as preparing hot and cold foods and slicing meat and cheese. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deli Associate (9599)

Richford, VT · On-site

$14.42 - $20/hr

Wage - $20.00 JOB SUMMARY The deli associate performs a variety of food preparation duties, such as preparing hot and cold foods and slicing meat and cheese. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Cheese Associate information

What are Cheese Associates?

Cheese Associates are retail employees who specialize in the selection, care, presentation, and sale of cheeses within grocery stores, specialty shops, or markets. They assist customers by providing recommendations, sharing knowledge about different types of cheeses, and sometimes offering samples. Cheese Associates are responsible for maintaining product freshness, restocking displays, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. They play a key role in educating customers about cheese pairings and storage methods. The position often requires excellent communication skills and a passion for artisanal foods.

What is the difference between Cheese Associate vs Cheese Clerk?

AspectCheese AssociateCheese Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food handling certifications often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; food handling certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, specialty cheese shops, supermarketsGrocery stores, supermarkets, specialty food stores
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, stocking cheese products, providing product knowledgeAssisting customers, stocking cheese, cashier duties
Industry UsageCommonly used in retail food environmentsCommonly used in retail grocery settings

The main difference between a Cheese Associate and a Cheese Clerk lies in their job scope. Cheese Associates often focus on customer service and product knowledge, while Cheese Clerks may also handle cashier duties. Both roles typically require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the Cheese Associate role emphasizes product expertise and customer interaction.

What key skills and qualifications are needed to excel as a Cheese Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheese Associate, you need knowledge of cheese varieties, food safety, and basic retail or food handling experience, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications, and cheese cutting tools is usually required. Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills help you engage customers and work efficiently with colleagues. These skills and qualifications ensure proper cheese handling, excellent customer experiences, and compliance with health regulations in a retail food environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Cheese Associates, and how can they be overcome?

Cheese Associates often face challenges such as keeping up with a wide variety of products, managing proper storage conditions, and providing knowledgeable recommendations to customers. Staying organized and regularly updating product knowledge are key to overcoming these challenges. Collaborating with team members and seeking guidance from more experienced staff can also help ensure consistent product quality and excellent customer service.
Cheese Associate (Full or Part-Time)

Cheese Associate (Full or Part-Time)

Healthy Living

Williston, VT • On-site

$15.50 - $16.83/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Description

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

THE COOLEST HUMANS IN TOWN!

Come join a team that:

  • Focuses on teamwork
  • Supports a collaborative environment
  • Puts curiosity and great ideas, first
  • Is dedicated to providing an exceptional guest      experience
  • Builds community relationships
  • Loves food and cooking
  • Has fun while working hard!

Specialty Associate

Healthy Living is searching for our next GREAT Specialty Associate. We are a small team of individuals devoted to the beauty of cheese, artisan breads, and fabulous baked goods! The Healthy Living Cheese Department is an in-store gem that showcases cheese from not only around the world but also from our wonderful Vermont cheese makers. All of our Specialty offerings are unique, diversified - and delicious!


The Ideal Candidate will:

  • Cut all cheese to specification, correctly weigh and label it for sale
  • Stock all cheese, bread and baked goods (does not include Bake Shop) within the department and ensure that it is beautifully      displayed
  • Ensure only fresh, high quality product is displayed and meticulously maintain cleanliness of the entire department
  • Fulfill all of the tasks for properly opening & closing the department

Pay: Minimum-maximum range of $15.50 - $16.83 per hour. Previous experience will be taken into consideration

Shift: Open availability with weekend availability required

Location: 129 Market St., Williston VT



Benefits we're proud of!

Staff at Healthy Living enjoy:

Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Spending Accounts

Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)

Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)

Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!

Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 50% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements

Half price one month bus passes

401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member's contribution. 50% match on the staff member's contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living's contribution from day one

Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!

Free Celtics tickets

Plus many more!





Requirements

Healthy Living's Essential Behaviors

Make Someone's Day

You're here because you're a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You get that warm, fuzzy, tingly-from-head-to-toe feeling when helping others - staff and guests! You see getting to "yes" as a super-fun challenge! You readily and freely interact with every guest. There's nothing you like more than seeing guests leave happier than when they arrived. When your teammates are having a tough day, you use positive energy to bring them up. When you smile, everyone smiles.

Move fast and be thorough

You work with a purposeful sense of urgency. You will be trained to achieve excellence in your job to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and with great skill, and at the same time remembering to look up and connect with each guest. You LOVE getting the job done and doing it well.

Create a team people want to stay on

Your genuine, positive energy contributes to an upbeat, effective team where you and your co-workers thrive and express a desire to stay and to grow together. You treat your teammates with respect and kindness every single day. You offer empathy and an open ear. You bring special skills to the team that are respected by your teammates and in turn you see the value in others' skills and talents.

Show Up

You show up to work. You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You're a reliable, invested member of the team. You bring authentic, positive energy to work every day. Deep down you care.

"What can I do?"

The words, "What can I do?" and "How can I help?" fly out of your mouth because you recognize that the collective goal of the team and the store is bigger than the task at hand. You anticipate the needs of your coworkers and the guests and are proactive in helping others.

Come with a solution

You have a keen eye for identifying pain points in our systems, but you always come to the table with a solution to offer. You think outside the box, you're creative in solving problems, and you adapt to change with grace. You always speak up and let us know what you need!

Own it

You hold yourself accountable and you're accountable to your teammates. When there is an issue, ask yourself, "What can I do to help fix it?" When there is success, you and your team celebrate! The details matter, and you are attentive to all of them.

Seek knowledge

At Heathy Living we love learning and are naturally curious. We love feedback; it is an opportunity to improve ourselves. You reflect deeply on feedback by frequently looking inward and evaluating your own performance at HL. You are personally fulfilled by helping others grow and love taking on new challenges and new opportunities to learn.

If all of this sounds like you, please apply for a position today and begin your career with our mission, vision, and values driven company.

Healthy Living Market and Cafe is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud to hire a diverse, inclusive Staff!