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Deli-Cheese Bar

Stew Leonard's

East Meadow, NYFull-time$18–19/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Compensation
$18–19/hr
Location
East Meadow, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Stew Leonard's is hiring a Deli-Cheese Bar. Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store, is seeking a Cheese Specialist. This role involves extensive product knowledge, understanding cheese pairings, and assisting in all department areas, including mozzarella production. The specialist will prepare cheese products according to standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations.

Key focus areas include Cut and prepare cheese products, Safely operate equipment, and Examine cases and products, being mindful of production dates.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+ and High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Product Knowledge, Wine Pairing, Cracker Pairing, Cheese Pairing, Mozzarella Production, and Food Safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Product KnowledgeWine PairingCracker PairingCheese PairingMozzarella ProductionFood SafetySanitation StandardsOperating EquipmentCustomer ServiceHealth RegulationsSafety RegulationsKnivesCheese WireWrapperScaleOral CommunicationWork EthicProblem SolverSelf-MotivatorFlexibleHonest

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or Equivalent

Full job description

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Cheese Specialist

Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $18-19 depending on qualifications and experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

Cheese Specialists have extensive product knowledge; understand the basics of wine, cracker, and cheese pairings, and help in all areas of the department, including mozzarella production. Cheese products are prepared according to standards and customer preference, including cutting, weighing, and packaging a variety of cheeses. Team members work safely and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards in each area of the department to provide customers with the highest quality cheese.

Your day-to-day:

  • Cut and prepare cheese products, while safely operating equipment

  • Exam cases and products, being mindful of production dates

  • Maintains, fills, and rotates products in display cases

  • Prepare production list

  • Provides excellent customer service by greeting and responding to customers

  • Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations

  • Assist in other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Entry level position; no prior experience required

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Safely use/operate knives, cheese wire, wrapper, and scale

  • Great customer service

  • Good oral communication skills

What you bring to the team:

  • Great work ethic

  • Problem solver

  • Self-motivator

  • Flexible

  • Honest

Working Conditions:

The position requires frequent walking, standing, pulling, and lifting of 80 lbs or more and occasional pushing and reaching

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Job Details

Job Family Food

Pay Type Hourly

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