Cheese Shop​/Murray's Cheese

Position: CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE
Responsible for learning and supporting a full-service Murray's experience that will embody the food passion, cheese knowledge, interactive customer service, and industry leading merchandising that is uniquely Murray's Cheese. Work closely with in store Murray's Cheese Master to create an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store environment. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Based in Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Mariano's customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Mariano's family!

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call  or contact the location's management.

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum

* A strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and an interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches.

* Interest in, and openness to try, cheese daily

* Easily conveys ideas at the appropriate level based on audience

* Retail experience

* Super Foodie and supportive of cheese business initiatives

* Able to inspire, motivate customers while ensuring successful completion of all assigned tasks

* Cut, wrap, and merchandise cheese and related grocery items.

* Active demoing within the Murray's Cheese Shop, Deli and other areas.

* Proactive customer service: ongoing conversations and tasting with customers.

* Daily cheese tastings to develop product expertise; must be willing to taste cheese every day.

* Contribute to target sales and gross profit goals.

* Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.

* Comply with Murray's operations manual and ensuring consistently fully stocked, fresh, signed, rotated product selection.

* Complete Murray's Basic Skills Training and Murray's Red Jacket Training.

* Create and maintain Murray's Boutique experience: education, service, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products.

* Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.