Cheesemonger

Harmons•Draper, UT

About The Position

The Cheesemonger sells specialty cheese products by providing remarkable customer service and maintaining product quality, freshness, assortment, inventory, and presentation standards. The role involves sharing enthusiasm and knowledge about cheese, actively promoting products, and preparing, packaging, receiving, and stocking merchandise. The associate also helps maintain a clean and sanitized department and supports the success of the specialty cheese department as a whole. The position requires daily interaction with customers and store associates. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. The associate stands, walks, and bends throughout the workday and performs physical tasks including grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion, and maneuvering objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Enjoy working with and handling a variety of cheese products.
Ability and willingness to learn about cheese, pairings, and cooking techniques.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening communication skills for communicating effectively with customers and fellow associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and demonstrated commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday and perform the physical tasks described in the posting, including maneuvering objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of restaurant or cheese experience preferred.
A passion for cooking with and eating cheese.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of specialty cheese department products and services.
Clean and sanitize the department daily and maintain company appearance standards.
Maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels.
Confirm pricing accuracy and product signage, with particular attention to advertised items.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Cut, wrap, shred, and package cheeses for presentation and sale.
Sample cheeses for customers and sell cheeses and related products.
Make fresh mozzarella, parmesan crisps, and other production items.
Stock and set up the olive bar and oil station.
Slice meats and cheeses to order, recommend products, and assist customers with special orders.
Maintain a product-minded, customer-minded, personnel-minded, detailed, forward-focused, and consistent approach.
Assist as needed with the success of the specialty cheese department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.