Gourmet Cheese Manager Full-Time

Mccaffrey's Food Markets•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

Gourmet Cheese Department ManagerFunction: Direct and Manage all functions & activities of the Cheese Department to achieve exceptional service and performance in the attainment of sales & profit goals.Essential Responsibilities and Duties:Welcomes customers by determining their cheese interests and needsMaintain knowledge of all products sold in the departmentEducates customers by presenting and explaining the types of cheeses; answering questions.Cut cheeses to customers preferenceWeigh, wrap, code and price products accuratelyMaintain inventories, replenish shelves, check for out-of-code items and rotate productMaintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.Prepare party trays and arrange foods according to established guidelinesMaintain a regular cleaning and sanitation programGood mathematic skills to operate scales & computers and to coordinate dates for inventory rotation.Supervises and provides in depth training for department personnel.Insures that company policies and philosophies are followed and understood by staffAchieves department sales and profitability goals.Prepare employee work schedules, and ensure adequate labor coverage at all times.Assist Store Manager with interviewing job applicants to the department and recommend for hireEvaluates job performance of subordinates and recommend for raises, promotions or terminationsPerform other duties as assigned by managementPhysical Demands/Additional Qualifications:Stand on feet, bend, stoop or walk for the majority of the time on duty.Work in freezer and/or cooler for short periods of timeWork safely around machines and knives.Lift, push, and/or pull items up to 50 pounds.Must be at least 18 years of ageAbility to wear company-provided uniform, and maintain a clean and groomed appearance.

Requirements

Stand on feet, bend, stoop or walk for the majority of the time on duty.
Work in freezer and/or cooler for short periods of time
Work safely around machines and knives.
Lift, push, and/or pull items up to 50 pounds.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to wear company-provided uniform, and maintain a clean and groomed appearance.

Responsibilities

Welcomes customers by determining their cheese interests and needs
Maintain knowledge of all products sold in the department
Educates customers by presenting and explaining the types of cheeses; answering questions.
Cut cheeses to customers preference
Weigh, wrap, code and price products accurately
Maintain inventories, replenish shelves, check for out-of-code items and rotate product
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
Prepare party trays and arrange foods according to established guidelines
Maintain a regular cleaning and sanitation program
Good mathematic skills to operate scales & computers and to coordinate dates for inventory rotation.
Supervises and provides in depth training for department personnel.
Insures that company policies and philosophies are followed and understood by staff
Achieves department sales and profitability goals.
Prepare employee work schedules, and ensure adequate labor coverage at all times.
Assist Store Manager with interviewing job applicants to the department and recommend for hire
Evaluates job performance of subordinates and recommend for raises, promotions or terminations
Perform other duties as assigned by management