Cheese Specialist

Albertsons • Dallas, OR

4d

About The Position

As a Cheese Specialist, you support the epicurean department through product knowledge, customer service, food preparation, and merchandising. You help customers explore cheeses, answer questions, provide product information, and suggest pairings to make selections easier. You also cut and prepare cheeses consistently, keep displays full and appealing, monitor product rotation and quality, restock products, update signage, and introduce new items in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• Clear communication skills when presenting product information and assisting customers.
• Familiarity with cheese varieties, characteristics, and pairings, and interest in expanding product knowledge.
• Experience handling, cutting, and preparing food products according to established standards.
• Attention to detail in cutting, labeling, rotation, and presentation.
• Organization and time-management skills to handle daily tasks, inventory tracking, and merchandising upkeep.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and visually consistent displays.
• Knowledge of inventory monitoring, date management, and accurate ordering practices.
• Awareness of promotions, sampling, featured items, and seasonal merchandising.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, temperature control, and food-handling standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move products weighing up to 55 pounds, and work in cooler environments.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer questions, share product information, and assist with cheese selection.
• Help customers explore cheeses and provide pairing suggestions.
• Cut and prepare cheeses according to established standards.
• Refresh, restock, and maintain clean, organized, appealing displays.
• Monitor product rotation, dates, and quality throughout the day.
• Track inventory and place accurate orders.
• Update signage and introduce new items.
• Participate in sampling efforts, featured-item promotions, and seasonal merchandising activities.
• Follow sanitation, temperature-control, and food-handling standards.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Training, career growth, and development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed