Niemann Harvest Market Cheese Specialist

Niemann Foods•Springfield, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three months related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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.
Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures
Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
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
Regularly 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 Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally 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

Nice To Haves

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

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