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Cheese Specialist

PCC Community Markets
PCC Community Markets Salary
Edmonds, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Overview

The Cheese Specialist oversees the Cheese department within the Deli, including mentoring and training staff, ordering and inventory. They provide excellent, professional customer service. They demonstrate knowledge of cheese varieties and wrapping and handling procedures.

Job Locations

US-WA-Edmonds

Address

9803 Edmonds Way

Our Culture

Our Vision

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet 

Our Mission

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems 

Our Values

We foster high standards

We act with integrity

We embrace stewardship

We take action because we care

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PCC Is a Company Where Culture And Values Are At The Heart Of Who We Are And What We Do. Everyone At PCC Is Expected To

  • Collaborate
  • Demonstrate Kindness
  • Focus on the customer
  • Instill trust
  • Value diversity

In Addition, Leaders Are Expected To

  • Build Effective Teams
  • Ensure Accountability
  • Inspire Others

Main Job Responsibilities

  • Provides excellent, professional customer service
  • Prepares, packages and merchandises cheese products
  • Fulfills designated ordering responsibilities
  • Trains and mentors the Cheese Back Up and other staff on cheese products
  • Demonstrates knowledge of cheese varieties and families, specialty foods, and deli prepared foods
  • Follows department cheese wrapping and handling procedures
  • Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
  • Follows department safe food handling procedures
  • Follows department merchandising standards and procedures
  • Provides deli counter service when needed
  • Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications And Skills

  • Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
  • Available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
  • At least 3 years working with cheese is required
  • Familiarity with cheese varieties required
  • Familiarity with specialty and prepared foods preferred
  • Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting 10-40lbs regularly
  • A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits And Perks

  • Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
  • Medical, V ision, D ental, L ife I nsurance, S hort T erm D isability, L ong T erm D isability , and P arental L eave
  • Vacation A ccrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
  • S ick A ccrual – 0 .02 5 hours per hour worked ( I ncludes U nion and S tate A ccrual R ates)
  • Pension t hrough UFCW 3000
  • Discounted ORCA P ass
  • Staff D iscount on I n- S tore P urchases
  • Free Co-op M embership
  • Bereavement L eave
  • Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page

  • https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $32.00/hour

Salary : $32

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