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Harmons Grocery · 22 hours ago

Lead Cheesemonger

Emigration Market, 1706 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$19.82/hr - $21.32/hr

1+ years exp

Harmons Grocery is a retail company specializing in food products, and they are seeking a Lead Cheesemonger to manage their specialty cheese department. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, maintaining product quality, and overseeing inventory and training of other staff.

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Responsibilities

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 is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance

Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the department

Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items

Delivers excellent customer service to all customers

Cuts, wraps, shreds, and packages all types of cheeses for presentation and sale in the department

Samples cheeses to customers and sells cheeses and products

Makes fresh mozzarella, parmesan crisps, and other production items

Stocks and sets up olive bar and oil station

Determines how much of each cheese should be pre-cut and packaged

Responsible for inventory and ordering for the specialty cheese department

Trains other cheese mongers

Slices meats and cheeses to order, provides product suggestions, and assists customers with special orders

Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team

Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement

Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent

Assists as needed to ensure the success of the specialty cheese as a whole

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Cheese knowledgeFood Handler’s PermitCustomer serviceConflict resolutionCommunication skillsOrganization skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A high school diploma or GED preferred

1 year of restaurant or cheesemonger experience preferred

Current Food Handler's Permit

Must have the ability and willingness to learn about cheese, pairings, and cooking techniques

Must enjoy working with and handling cheese products

Should have a passion for preparing, cooking, and eating food particularly cheese items

Ability to read and follow a recipe

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Excellent organization and planning skills

Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates

Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict

Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team

Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques

Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays