Deli - Cheese Specialist

Stew Leonard's • East Meadow, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Cheese Specialists have extensive product knowledge; understand the basics of wine, cracker, and cheese pairings, and help in all areas of the department, including mozzarella production. Cheese products are prepared according to standards and customer preference, including cutting, weighing, and packaging a variety of cheeses. Team members work safely and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards in each area of the department to provide customers with the highest quality cheese.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Entry level position; no prior experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Safely use/operate knives, cheese wire, wrapper, and scale
• Great customer service
• Good oral communication skills
• Great work ethic
• Problem solver
• Self-motivator
• Flexible
• Honest

Nice To Haves

• understand the basics of wine, cracker, and cheese pairings

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare cheese products, while safely operating equipment
• Exam cases and products, being mindful of production dates
• Maintains, fills, and rotates products in display cases
• Prepare production list
• Provides excellent customer service by greeting and responding to customers
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Assist in other duties, as assigned
• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.
• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Benefits

• High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401 K plan for FT & PT team members
• family & personal time
• life insurance
• Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees