Cheese Associate

WHO WE ARE!

The Woodstock Farmers’ Market is the area’s premier year-round, fresh food-focused grocery store. We are committed to creating and selling the best products sourced locally and globally, ethically and sustainably. We hire only the most service-oriented people who appreciate a fun, fair, drama-free workplace, and share our core values:

Come with an empty cup: have humility

Sit at the table together: be collaborative

Do the right thing—always: be honest, accountable and have integrity

Always hungry: relentlessly get stuff done

Fish Cakes: think outside the box to creatively solve problems

Bright side: always be positive

OUR DEPARTMENT MISSION

We take our cheese very seriously. It’s an important part of the overall culinary picture here at WFM. The Cheese department aims to provide fresh, local, and interesting cheeses when possible; combined with some of the best and most popular cheeses from around the world. But we don’t stop there. We stock and sell all the important provisions that pair with them, like sausages and olives and more! We work hard to portion and prepare selections to keep our cases and displays full. That’s why we give you Five Roles (the most important five things you’ll be asked to do on a daily basis):

Your Five Roles

1. Extra Mile Service

2. Product Knowledge

3. Cutting & Packaging

4. Maintain a Clean and Sanitary Environment

5. Ordering & COGs Awareness

OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE – WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Accurately receive order against purchase order
• Cut & wrap cheese following all health & safety standards
• Bulk out provisions following all health & safety standards, making sure containers are clean and presentable
• Ensure that all products are labeled accurately (date, price, product)
• Merchandise & stock cheese and provisions cases when working in the store
• Assist with ECRS receiving (database entry) when needed

Please note that the above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job. They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at any time.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• An interest in learning about the various types of products, procedures, and standards that make working in Cheese an interesting and unique job
• A cheerful and positive demeanor, with a team-first attitude
• Good prioritization skills and a love of hustling! This is a small but busy environment
• A love of giving great service to others
• Strong organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly
• Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time
• Walk throughout store, including to other buildings and outdoor areas
• Exerting force on a regular basis so object is moved to or from team member
• Carrying objects up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Grasping and/or picking up objects
• Regularly reaching for objects
• Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine