Production Associate - Bleecker

Murray s Cheese • New York, NY

6d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Murray’s Cheese is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Production Associate for its Bleecker Street retail team. The role combines customer service, inventory management, food preparation, and educational outreach in a fast-paced, collaborative shop environment. The associate helps customers choose products, maintains product quality and presentation, prepares in-house items, processes orders, and supports daily shop operations.

Requirements

• Flexible availability for weekends, holidays, opening, closing, and mid-day shifts.
• Great knife skills; cheese experience is preferred.
• Experience safely operating slicers, scales, and other food preparation equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills, including familiarity with register systems and inventory management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort with bending, twisting, reaching, and carrying.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate cash registers, scales, slicers, product shelving, and food-handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in retail, customer service, or the food industry; cheese or specialty-food experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn about cheese and specialty foods.
• NYC Food Handler’s Certification or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection, offer samples, and share knowledge of cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty items.
• Cut, wrap, and weigh cheese and meat products to customer specifications.
• Build customer relationships, promote new products and seasonal offerings, anticipate customer needs, answer inquiries, resolve issues, and support customer satisfaction.
• Receive and organize deliveries, check stock accuracy and product quality, manage inventory, and rotate products using FIFO principles and NYC health code guidelines.
• Maintain cheese cases and create appealing displays with accurate pricing, labels, and signage.
• Stock shelves and keep the sales floor and back-of-house areas neat and organized.
• Follow food safety standards and maintain cleanliness in the shop, food preparation areas, and storage areas; complete daily cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Prepare cheese and snack trays, parfaits, and other in-house items for sale.
• Host and facilitate tastings and educational events, and assist with food preparation and event setup and cleanup.
• Process online, catering, and retail orders accurately and promptly.
• Maintain product descriptions, inventory logs, and other administrative records.
• Provide general support as needed, including cleaning, stocking, and customer service.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Two weeks’ vacation and sick time.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and long-term disability options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual bonus and referral program.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Discounts on products, classes, and the restaurant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED