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Cheese Specialist Apprentice

Lunds & Byerlys
Prairie, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2031

ABOUT THIS APPRENTICE PROGRAM

The Cheese Specialist Apprentice Program takes place over 3 months. During this time, the apprentice will work with three different Cheese Specialists learning all aspects of cheese. The program is tailored to the individual, whether you have five years of cheese experience, or just a passion for cheese, through this program the apprentice will learn all they need to run their own cheese counter! In addition, our cheese counters act as a destination for event planning and food pairing professional suggestions. You will gain expertise in creative merchandising, global product offerings, as well as creating a sensational shopping experience for our customers. You will also have the opportunity to work with local vendors, represent our company at community events, and continue your education and training in the area of cheese.

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week opportunity. The first training location will be our Chanhassen location. Following the first 30-days your schedule will be subject to our standard availability and scheduling policies consistent with the training store in which you are shadowing, which includes Monday-Sunday scheduling. Schedules are provided two weeks in advance. Once you have completed the 3 months of training you will be placed in a location with the position need, this location will be one of our locations in the Twin Cities Metro.


This position's location is to be determined.

Lunds & Byerlys is currently hiring for a vibrant and outgoing full-time Cheese Specialist Apprentice to create a sensational shopping experience for our customers! This position works a full-time schedule and earns a competitive wage of $21.50.

We operate 7 days/week and are open from 6:00am-10:00pm. For this position the employee would be scheduled a range of shifts between 9:00am-6:00pm.

In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture, we offer this customer service position the following benefits and perks:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • PTO (paid time off)
  • Pay on demand
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
  • 10% employee and family discount
  • Profit sharing and a 401(k) option
  • Ongoing trainings and leadership development opportunities
  • Community and volunteer programs
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Product samplings
  • Chance to be nominated as a brand champion!

CHEESE SPECIALIST APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Cheese Specialist Apprentices are responsible for a wide variety of tasks such as:

  • Greeting customers and assisting them with their specialty cheese purchases
  • Learning how to educate customers on specialty cheeses
  • Learning how to manage cheese inventory
  • Learning how to create enticing product displays and sampling assortments
  • Evaluating and ensuring product quality and selection
  • Collaborating with other departments on marketing and demonstration ideas
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the department

OUR IDEAL CHEESE SPECIALIST APPRENTICE

  • Team player - steps in to assist when and where as needed
  • Respectful - empathetic and appreciative of our customers and team
  • Innovative - implements trending and forward-thinking retail solutions
  • Hospitable - provides a friendly face and welcoming environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Education:
  • Required: Highschool diploma or equivalent

Experience:

  • One (1) years' experience in food service preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Computer Skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, facility ordering software)

ABOUT LUNDS & BYERLYS

Family-owned for over 80 years, Lunds & Byerlys is a grocery retailer rooted in the family tradition of quality, value, and service. Not only do we offer convenient, healthy, and contemporary delectables, we believe in giving our grocery customers the same personal attention and exceptional value we would expect for our own family. Our employees are chosen for their expertise and dedication in giving our grocery customers the best shopping experience possible. Which is why we offer competitive wages, great benefits and perks, and an amazing company culture.

Are you trustworthy? Do you present yourself in a professional manner? Are you a team player? Do you have effective communication skills, both verbal and written? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment? If you have the desire and ability to create meaningful and memorable moments for our customers, give us the chance to review your information.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are excited about this customer service opportunity, don't delay. Apply today using our mobile friendly online application!

Salary : $22

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