Cheese Specialist

Albertsons • Laguna Niguel, CA

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About The Position

As a Cheese Specialist, you support an engaging, informative shopping experience by sharing product knowledge, assisting customers with cheese selection, and recommending pairings. You cut and prepare cheeses consistently, maintain fresh and appealing displays, monitor product rotation and quality, restock products, update signage, and introduce new items. The role also involves inventory tracking and ordering, sampling efforts, featured products, and seasonal merchandising in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• Clear communication skills for presenting product information and assisting customers.
• Familiarity with cheese varieties, characteristics, and pairings, and an 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 for daily tasks, inventory tracking, and merchandising upkeep.
• Awareness of merchandising practices and display presentation.
• Knowledge of inventory monitoring, date management, and ordering practices.
• Awareness of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and handling standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move products up to 55 pounds, and work in cooler environments.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer questions and provide information to help with cheese selection.
• Share knowledge of cheese varieties, characteristics, and pairings.
• 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.
• Update signage and introduce new items.
• Track inventory and place accurate orders.
• 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 and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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