Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Cheesemonger – Part Time & Full Time
About Us
We are a family-owned specialty food market known for imported Italian and international artisan cheeses, cured meats, wine and scratch-made foods. Our cheese case is one of the best parts of the store, and we’re looking for people who love talking about it.
The Schedule
- Full time: daytime hours, at least one weekend day required
- Part time: a few weekdays plus one weekend day, or both weekend days
- Extra hours available during the holiday season
What You’ll Do
- Sell. This is a selling and sampling job. Engage every customer, offer tastes, tell the story behind each cheese and help people find something they love
- Suggest pairings with wine, charcuterie, honey, jams, crackers, olives and other products around the store
- Keep the pre-cut cheese case full, fresh, rotated and looking beautiful
- Cut cheeses to order and for the case using cheese wires, knives and cutting equipment
- Wrap, weigh, price and label cheese correctly
- Cut and package cheeses in grab and go display cases
- Track what’s selling, and let the team know when items are low or need to move
- Follow food safety rules: temperatures, rotation (FIFO), sanitation and allergen awareness
What We’re Looking For
- Knows cheese, or is eager to learn: we’ll teach you our selection
- A foodie who loves talking about food and helping people discover new things
- Outgoing and confident, comfortable starting conversations and suggesting add-ons
- Good with your hands, neat with cutting and wrapping
- Dependable, on time and a team player
- Able to stand for a full shift and lift up to 40 lbs
- Cheese or wine knowledge, or a certification (ACS, WSET), is a plus but not required
What We Offer
- [Pay: 25.00- $30.00 per hour, depending on experience]
- [Employee discount, and benefits for full-time staff]
- Ongoing training and tastings on cheese, charcuterie and pairings
- A fun, food-loving team at a family-owned company
To Apply
Apply through Culinary Agents. Tell us your favorite cheese and what you’d pair it with.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($25.00 - $30.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Sales Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Problem Solving Skills
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Italian
Markets, Cheese Store, Retailer, Food Purveyor, Specialty Grocer, Event Catering, Corporate Catering
Part of Carlino's Specialty Foods
At Carlino's Market, we are committed to old world techniques, treasured family recipes and the finest ingredients. Food and family is our business and our passion. We believe in the process of artisan food, the origin, the transformation and how it's shared. The experience and emotional connection we receive through this process is the basis of everything. Our brand is a tribute to our family, the inspiration for everything we do. Sharing this legacy and inspiration with our customers is the driving force behind everything we do. Visit our store for in-store or curbside pickup or order online for delivery. Visit our website to learn about catering for Ardmore, PA and surrounding areas.
