What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counter Staff - Cheesemonger position at Castro Valley Natural Grocery?
Castro Valley Natural Grocery is looking for friendly and motivated people to join our vibrant and fun artisanal cheese counter.
Cheese Monger / Counter Staff:
Provide shoppers with kind and exemplary customer service.
Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing good food.
Work closely with the department manager to ensure sales goals and standards are successfully achieved in a productive and safe environment.
Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Diligently clean work spaces and materials as required.
Receive and thoroughly inspect deliveries and stock products. This includes checking the condition of items, damages, sell-by-dates, and rotating products as needed.
Taste the products that the department, and the store sells. Learn to describe objectively whether or not the product is your favorite.
Creativity is encouraged, you will
Periodically assist other departments with tasks as assigned by management.
Manage yourself professionally in difficult situations.
Requirements For All Departments:
Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity, and humility; treats others with dignity and respect
Shared vision of ecology and environmental sustainability
Exceptional positive attitude
First-rate customer service
Graciously greet customers and assist with questions
Great communication and outstanding organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Dedication to job and schedule.
Punctuality and good attendance is an absolute.
One weekend shift per week is required.
Commitment to staying busy / goal oriented
Perform any additional tasks assigned by the store manager
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, reach for items displayed, and follow break schedules.
Lifting up to 15-50 pounds, bending, squatting, carrying, and standing throughout the shift.
Benefits:
Accommodating with schedule
Stability in pay & set schedule
Vacation / Sick Pay
Medical/ Dental / Vision
401K
Fantastic coworkers
Great employee discount and access to select free products
Easy to commute to and designated parking
When applying, send us a message describing your favorite cheese and why its unique. Thanks for your time!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your favorite cheese and how you like to eat it?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19