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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 · On-site

$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 ...

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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 Farm Inc

Assistant Cheese Manager

Lexington, MA

$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 ...

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How much do cheese department jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 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 are cheese department jobs?

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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Internship, 51% Full Time, 37% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $38,409 per year, or $18.5 per hour.
Cheese Department Staff

Cheese Department Staff

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

Middlebury, VT • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

*$500 hiring bonus available after 6 months of employment for external canidates only.

Join our Cheese Department! This department offers the finest and highest quality of specialty cheeses. This is an opportunity to connect with the community and learn more about global and locally made artisanal cheeses

Our Cheese Department is seeking a full-time staff member available Sundays, Mondy, and Tuesday, to give amazing service to our customers while stocking our shelves, interacting with customers, and cutting wheels of cheese. Do you want to learn more about natural, organic and local foods? Do you enjoy work that is like a workout at the gym? Perhaps this fabulous opportunity is just right for you.


Our ideal candidate

  • is passionate about providing excellent customer service
  • enjoys fast paced physical work environment
  • has recent retail and/or food work experience
  • is knowledgeable of natural foods with a desire to learn more
  • Is available to work Sunday 10-6, Monday 10-6 and Tuesday 11:30-7:30
  • Available to work Wednesday or Thursday

Benefits include group health insurance (30 hours/week or more), optional medical and dental, 20% store discount, 3 weeks of paid time off, 401k, employee assistance program, profit-sharing bonus, and more.



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