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Honest Weight Food Co-op

Cheese Specialist

Albany, NY · On-site

$22/hr

Cheese Department Manager Job Responsibilities: Product Management: * Assist with POS data management in SMS * Front and face all stock; ensure signage is accurate and attractive * Replenish and ...

Oryana Community Co-op

Cheese Staff

Traverse City, MI · On-site

$17.78 - $18.76/hr

Oryana West is seeking great candidates for a full-time and part-time position in our Cheese Department at Oryana West! Responsibilities include maintaining stock; preparing and packaging product ...

Sendik's

Cheese Manager

Hartland, WI · On-site

Serve customers in the Cheese Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for ...

Busch's Inc.

Cheese Monger (Full Time)

Pinckney, MI

$19.20/hr

The Cheese Merchandiser will oversee the cheese department, managing a team of cheese mongers to ensure operational excellence, product quality, and outstanding customer engagement. This role ...

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 ...

PCC Community Markets

Cheese Specialist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$31.15/hr

Cheese Specialist The Cheese Specialist oversees the Cheese department within the Deli, including mentoring and training staff, ordering and inventory. They provide excellent, professional customer ...

PCC Community Markets

Cheese Specialist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$31.15/hr

The Cheese Specialist oversees the Cheese department within the Deli, including mentoring and training staff, ordering and inventory. They provide excellent, professional customer service. They ...

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 ...

Harmons

Cheese Sales Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$65K/yr

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures * Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the specialty cheese department provides * Ensures the department ...

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'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 ...

PCC Community Markets

Cheese Specialist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$31.15/hr

Overview The Cheese Specialist oversees the Cheese department within the Deli, including mentoring and training staff, ordering and inventory. They provide excellent, professional customer service.

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How much do cheese department jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheese department in the United States is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cheese department job?

Cheese department jobs involve working in a grocery or specialty store’s cheese section, where employees are responsible for assisting customers, preparing and displaying cheeses, and ensuring proper storage and freshness of products. Typical duties may include cutting, wrapping, and labeling cheeses, providing recommendations, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the department. Workers may also handle inventory, receive deliveries, and educate customers about different types of cheeses and pairings.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in the cheese department at a grocery store or specialty food retailer?

Employees in the Cheese Department are responsible for receiving, storing, and displaying a variety of cheeses, as well as maintaining proper food safety and sanitation standards. Daily tasks often include cutting, wrapping, and labeling cheeses, assisting customers with product selection and pairings, and keeping inventory organized and well-stocked. Team members frequently collaborate with deli staff and managers to coordinate promotions and ensure excellent customer service. This role can be both customer-facing and physically demanding, requiring attention to detail and a passion for specialty foods.

What is the difference between Cheese Department vs Cheese Clerk?

AspectCheese DepartmentCheese Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in food service or retailHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic food handling knowledge
Work EnvironmentSupermarket or specialty cheese shop; handling and displaying cheese productsSupermarket or retail store; assisting customers with cheese selections
Employer & Industry UsageGrocery stores, specialty food shopsGrocery stores, supermarkets

The Cheese Department typically involves managing a section of cheese products, including inventory and display, while the Cheese Clerk focuses on customer service, helping shoppers select cheeses. Both roles require similar credentials and work in retail food environments, but their primary responsibilities differ—one is more product-focused, the other customer-focused.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a cheese department role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Cheese Department role, you need a solid understanding of cheese varieties, food safety practices, and basic retail or food service experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, slicers, and labeling equipment is important, and a food handler’s certification is often required. Outstanding customer service, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you engage customers and maintain product quality. These skills and qualities ensure efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and adherence to health standards in a specialty food environment.
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Infographic showing various Cheese Department job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,409 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Cheese Specialist

HONEST WEIGHT FOOD COOPERATIVE, INC.

Albany, NY

$22/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Full Time - Cheese Specialist

Overview:

Assist the Cheese Department Manager in maintaining efficient operating procedures and standards. The individual filling this role should be knowledgeable and passionate about cheese and specialty items; possess strong retail operations skills, be comfortable with computer based inventory maintenance systems, and above all, have a passion for customer service.

Status: $22/hour, Non-Exempt, Full Time

Reports To: Cheese Department Manager

Job Responsibilities:         

Product Management:

  • Assist with POS data management in SMS
  • Front and face all stock; ensure signage is accurate and attractive
  • Replenish and rotate displays, culling daily, and follow established stocking priorities, trim cheeses as needed
  • Support inventory management best practices, e.g. FIFO, Date maintenance
  • Dispose of damaged or spoiled products in accordance with departmental procedures and with appropriate notification to Cheese Department Manager or Assistant Manager.

Purchasing / Receiving:

  • Assist with ordering and receiving goods for the department
  • Document ordering schedule and ordering tools
  • Communicate with vendors as assigned
  • Assist with deliveries, including; checking order for quality, verify piece count and weights, help with unloading as needed, assist with organization and storage of back stock.

Shift lead:

  • Supervise Member workers in the Manager(s) absence
  • Ensure that all workers follow core hygiene protocols
  • Update member worker scheduling calendar

Merchandising / Department Maintenance:

  • Work with Store Merchandiser and Department Manager on incremental resets and décor, case and display merchandising
  • Assist with signage production
  • Keep retail, prep, and storage areas in clean, orderly condition. This includes, but is not limited to, removing trash, breaking down boxes, (cleaning cases, cleaning surfaces, washing sink)
  • Assist in morning set-up or evening closing as needed
  • Note and advise Cheese Department Manager or Assistant Manager of any repairs, replacements, and/or additions needed to maintain equipment

General:

  • Check email at least once per scheduled work day
  • Participate in departmental meetings as directed
  • Assist with periodic physical inventory counts as directed
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Cheese Department Manager or Assistant Manager

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year experience and proven success in a retail environment
  • Familiarity with, and passion for, specialty food and cheese
  • Ability to safely lift 65 lbs. continuously and consistently
  • Ability to project friendly, helpful presence to customers while maintaining a professional demeanor
  • Ability to follow written and oral directions
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Organized, with attention to details
  • Competence in basic computer office applications (word processing, email, spreadsheets)
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize according to department needs, and manage time efficiently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexibility in scheduling, including willingness to exchange shifts with co-workers, willingness to cover additional shifts if needed and willingness to alter work schedule to meet changing needs of the department            
  • Honest Weight Food Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

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