Cheese Buyer- Full-time

Do you possess an appreciation for artisanal and local cheeses? The Monadnock Food Co-op is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cheese Buyer to manage our outstanding cheese collection and share your passion with our community. This role involves more than just ordering; it's about fostering connections with local creameries, creating appealing displays that spark culinary curiosity, and ensuring our community has access to top-quality, sustainably produced dairy products.

About the role

If you are a meticulous individual with a love for food, a talent for inventory, and a genuine desire to help people find their new favorite cheese, this is an excellent opportunity for you. The purpose of this position is to order, receive, manage inventory, and stock sub-department items while meeting objectives for sales and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Select, order, receive, wrap, price, and stock cheese
• Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and nutrition information to customers
• Design and deliver community education series
• Organize and carry out product samplings with assistance from Marketing and Merchandising
• Manage inventory and work with industry pricing trends and vendors
• Stay informed about current trends in the natural foods industry
• Provide cooking suggestions and pairing choices with food and wine

Requirements

• Knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry
• Experience managing inventory preferred
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be available for the schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, with flexibility for events, inventory, and shows

Benefits

• 20% employee discount, including sale items
• Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance
• 401K (Traditional or Roth or Both) with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors
• Health Insurance: 3 plans including an HSA option (eligible at 30 hours/week)
• Dental Insurance (eligible at 20 hours/week)
• Vision Insurance (eligible at 20 hours/week)
• Pet Insurance
• Short & Long-term disability (company provided at 35 hours per week)
• $25,000 Life Insurance policy (company provided at 20 hours per week)
• Generous Paid Time Off, even for part-time employees
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Free staffed-out products, plants, and flowers
• Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year
• Co-op gear
• Paid community outreach hours
• Fun at work!

Pay

Begins at $18.54 per hour with additional compensation for experience.

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, with flexibility for events, inventory, and shows.

Location: 34 Cypress St, Keene, NH 03431