Cheese Merchant

Job Description

• Assist customers to make cheese buying decisions (pairing, entertaining, cooking suggestions), educate about the products, build trust/lasting relationships and create sales.  Being able to comfortable speak with customers and make recommendations is essential.
• Willing to use additional educational materials to improve knowledge in the cheese area
• Flexibility to travel periodically to manufacturers of cheese and other items.
• Collaborate with management in decision-making, direction and implementation to ensure that operational and sales goals are met.
• Provide training as needed through product knowledge and expertise.
• Receive, prepare, weigh, finish, cut, price, package, merchandise, and stock cheese and other gourmet food products as needed.
• Learn and verify the items received or made (Fresh Mozzarella) that they are at the proper quality standards set by Big Y.
• Maintain proper department conditions (e.g., shelf, case, sales floor, backroom, freezer, and cooler, etc.).
• Maintain inventory and order adequate product as assigned (e.g., in stock position, inventory management, days on hand, shrink).
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment/machinery, tools, and workstations.
• Adhere to all Company policies/procedures and government regulations.
• Complete all training requirements by respective due dates to obtain a vast knowledge in cheese and pairings.

Job Requirements

• Must be fully proficient in ordering for the cheese bar and peripheral area (able to independently order product for re-sale with input from Deli Sales Manager)
• Possess a passion for tasting and talking about cheese.
• Ability to represent A Culture of Caring and The Pursuit of Excellence™ through Big Y’s Mission & Vision.
• Must project a clean and professional appearance.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct.
• Ability to operate within Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize, ability to work independently and follow-through.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn cheese knowledge and apply to everyday work. 
• Ability to utilize computer applications.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.