SUMMARY
The Niemann Harvest Market Cheese Specialist duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, merchandising, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
- Learns and uses the three E's : Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
- The “Expert” in cheese, cheese pairings and cheese accoutrements
- Understands the shopper's cheese application and help them determine the best option for their needs
- Knows use, and taste of products offered
- Quality assurance checks of department
- Proper handling and rotation of product
- Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
- Promote sales, provide samples
- Follow all Health Code guidelines
- Follows all store and department policies and procedures
- Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Passion / purposeFoodie / farmerThirst for knowledge / curious / inquisitivePeople enthusiast / outgoingGenuineGood communicator / desire to shareTrendy / funHonestTechieCheese expertThe ability to prioritize and multi taskDetail OrientedAbility to work in a fast paced environmentProblem solving skillsHigh energy levelAdaptabilitySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesEDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);One to three months related experience and / or training;Or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Write routine reports and correspondence.Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measuresCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store levelRECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heelSafety CutterPallet jackLadderStepladderUniform per store policyAssociates may be required to use standard cheese equipment including, but not limited to,WrapperPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2 / 3 of the time)
StandWalkUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsStoopKneelCrouchLift and / or move up to 20 poundsFrequently (Between 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time)
Lift and / or move up to 50 poundsOccasionally (Less than 1 / 3 of the time)
SitClimbBalanceStoopKneelCrouchOverhead liftingTaste or SmellCrawlLift and / or move up to 100 poundsVision
CloseDistanceAbility to adjust focusAbility to distinguish colorsPeripheralDepth perceptionWORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly
Moving mechanical partsFumes or airborne particlesColdOccasionally
Wet and / or humid conditionsExtreme coldToxic or caustic chemicalsNOISE LEVEL
RegularlyModeratePAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
$15 up to $17 / hour (IL Locations Only)
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time / part-time status)
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)Life InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsPaid Time OffRetirement PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramNiemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.Position requirements may vary by store locationPI283692d99db2-30511-38680400