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How much do cheese cutter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheese cutter in the United States is $17.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a cheese cutter do?

A cheese cutter is responsible for slicing, portioning, and preparing blocks or wheels of cheese for sale or packaging. They use specialized tools such as wire cutters, knives, and mechanical slicers to ensure precise cuts and minimize waste. Cheese cutters must also maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards in their work area. Additionally, they may label, wrap, and display cheese products for customers, especially in retail or specialty cheese shops.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cheese cutter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheese Cutter, you need a solid understanding of various cheese types, safe food handling practices, and precision in portioning, typically supported by food safety certification. Familiarity with specialized cutting tools, scales, and food packaging equipment is essential for accuracy and efficiency. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and strong customer service skills help you excel in this role. These skills ensure the safe, appealing, and consistent presentation of cheese products while maintaining customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by cheese cutters in maintaining product consistency and quality?

Cheese Cutters often encounter challenges in ensuring each portion is cut to the correct weight and size, especially when dealing with cheeses of varying textures and moisture levels. Maintaining sanitation standards while working quickly is also essential to prevent cross-contamination and product spoilage. Additionally, Cheese Cutters must be attentive to the appearance of each cut, as presentation is important for both retail and wholesale customers. Working closely with team members in packaging and quality control helps maintain consistency and high standards.

What is the difference between Cheese Cutter vs Cheese Slicer?

AspectCheese CutterCheese Slicer
Tools UsedKnife, wire cutter, specialized cutterWire, blade, or adjustable slicer
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, delis, cheese manufacturingGrocery stores, kitchens, cheese shops
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required

Both Cheese Cutter and Cheese Slicer involve cutting cheese, but a Cheese Cutter often refers to a person who cuts cheese, while a Cheese Slicer is a tool used to slice cheese evenly. The roles overlap in environments like grocery stores and cheese shops, but the main difference lies in the job versus the equipment used.

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Infographic showing various Cheese Cutter job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 41% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,881 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Harvest Market Cheese Specialist

Ann Arbor, MI

Niemann Foods
Retail • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Niemann Foodsexternal

$15 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Cheese Specialist duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, merchandising, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
  • Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
  • The "Expert" in cheese, cheese pairings and cheese accoutrements
  • Understands the shopper's cheese application and help them determine the best option for their needs
  • Knows use, and taste of products offered
  • Quality assurance checks of department
  • Proper handling and rotation of product
  • Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
  • Promote sales, provide samples
  • Follow all Health Code guidelines
  • Follows all store and department policies and procedures
  • Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Passion/purpose
  • Foodie/farmer
  • Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
  • People enthusiast/outgoing
  • Genuine
  • Good communicator/desire to share
  • Trendy/fun
  • Honest
  • Techie
  • Cheese expert
  • The ability to prioritize and multi task
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Problem solving skills
  • High energy level
  • Adaptability                                                                                                                                      

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  • One to three months related experience and/or training;
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
  • Write routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level 

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

  • Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
  • Safety Cutter
  • Pallet jack
  • Ladder
  • Stepladder
  • Uniform per store policy
  • Associates may be required to use standard cheese equipment including, but not limited to,
  • Wrapper

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop
  • Kneel
  • Crouch
  • Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds       

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds           

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

  • Sit
  • Climb
  • Balance
  • Stoop
  • Kneel
  • Crouch
  • Overhead lifting
  • Taste or Smell
  • Crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

  • Close
  • Distance
  • Ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Peripheral
  • Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Regularly

  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Cold

Occasionally

  • Wet and/or humid conditions
  • Extreme cold
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals

NOISE LEVEL

  • Regularly
  • Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$15 up to $17/hour

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

MI Earned Sick Time (ESTA)

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program



**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

**Position requirements may vary by store location

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