Cheese & Coffee Associate (Seasonal, Flexible Schedule)
About The Position
The Cheese and Coffee Associate delivers friendly, knowledgeable service and helps customers select specialty cheeses, coffees, and related products. The role includes maintaining fresh, well-stocked, correctly labeled, and attractively displayed products; preparing and packaging items; brewing coffee; and keeping department areas clean and organized. Associates may also handle catering, custom platter, and special orders, and, if assigned, support inventory, ordering, deliveries, or training. The position works in cold temperatures for most of the shift and involves physical tasks including handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, using knives and other department equipment, and remaining in a stationary position for the duration of the shift.
Requirements
- Willingness to learn about cheese and coffee products and explain them thoroughly to customers.
- Know where to locate the products on the sales floor.
- Ability to work productively with coworkers.
- Ability to demonstrate and set an example for Adams’ culture and values.
- Willingness to collaborate and communicate with coworkers and managers.
- Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity, and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality.
- One weekend day per week is required.
- Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work in cold temperatures for the majority of the shift.
- Safely use knives and other equipment necessary to run the department.
- Remain in a stationary position for the duration of the shift.
- Occasionally ascend or descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder.
- Perform repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for the duration of the shift.
- Communicate with others to exchange information.
- Move into different positions to accomplish tasks, including in tight and confined spaces.
- If assigned, be food safety certified.
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, informed service and assist customers with product selections, samples, and special orders.
- Cut, weigh, grind, and package cheese, coffee, dips, spreads, and other specialty items.
- Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness, correct labeling, and attractive displays.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization across department areas, including counters, tools, and equipment.
- Brew coffee and keep the coffee station and sample area clean and well-stocked.
- Take and accurately prepare catering, custom platter, and special orders.
- Monitor product quality and presentation, including checking sell-by dates and packaging.
- If assigned, assist with inventory, placing orders, receiving deliveries, or training new associates.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical coverage for applicable roles
- Dental coverage for applicable roles
- Vision coverage for applicable roles
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Flexible pay schedules with DailyPay
- Employee discount
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