Now Hiring! Part-Time Cheese Shop Assistant

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Looking for an energetic & outgoing team member who loves food, wine, cooking and helping customers find their perfect pairing.  

We’ve an opening for roughly 10-12 hours per week for the following shifts:

- Friday (noon-530):  5 hrs

- Saturday(930-200):  4.5 hrs (full days during peak holiday periods)

Starting pay is $16 / hr.  Opportunities for additional shifts may become available. 

Please note: This is a year-round position. Staff must be available during the holiday season. 

The Cheese Shop Assistant reports to and supports the store manager in day to day operations. They are trained to assist in core cheese shop duties such as store sanitation, cutting and maintaining cheese, and the stocking of shelves. 

Representative responsibilities include:

• Enthusiastically welcome guests
• Operate cash register
• Support store cleaning and maintenance, including: dusting, vacuuming dishes, trash & recycling
• Sample and sell cheese, charcuterie, and wine
• Bulk package dry goods; including nuts
• Receive and merchandize inventory
• Cutting wrapping of cheese and charcuterie
• Stocking of wine and food shelves

The following requirements apply to all employees of Chester River Wine and Cheese Company, Inc.

All Team Job Requirements

• Willing to consume cheese, meat, and wine; we are able to work with minimal or temporary dietary requirements; however, all staff must sample products for training and sales
• Stand for up to 4-hours at a time
• Lift and carrying up to 35-lbs
• Interact with guests of all ages. Manage crowds, communicate with strangers, assess guest needs, and propose solutions
• Process complex requests, multi-task, and complete multi-step processes autonomously 
• Perform basic math, including: addition, subtraction, and division. 

Maryland state law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from accepting payment for alcohol; all applicants must be 21 on or before the date of hire

• All employees agree to abide by our zero tolerance policy on harassment and misconduct. This includes any social media posts regarding interaction with employees and guests.
• Employees agree to respect the privacy of our business and our guests. Gossip or communication regarding private business and guest information will not be tolerated and are grounds for termination.
• Employment, or the offer of employment, will be withdrawn if an employee or applicant is arrested for, or convicted of, any law preventing them from the essential duties as outlined above, or a law related to the handling of store and guest financial data. All employees are asked to participate in a background check.