Sheridans Cheesemongers, Blanchardstown: Full-time permanent

at  Sheridans Cheesemongers

THERE ARE FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER PROGRESSION AVAILABLE TO THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

We are looking for a new full-time cheesemonger (no previous experience needed) for our counter in Dunnes Stores, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre.
We need people who can sell great cheese, people who can make the connection between the producers of this food and the people who will be consuming it. This involves telling stories, tasting the food, and sharing knowledge and experience. Working for Sheridans Cheesemongers is an opportunity to gain skills and develop a deep knowledge of Irish and European food production and culture. This will be achieved through our own in-house training, and practical experience. The right candidate will have a passion for food and a willingness to learn. They must enjoy conversation and cheese puns and will understand the importance of working with and promoting artisan food producers.
They will also enjoy a great staff discount on Sheridans products!

4. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1 years’ experience in a similar role desirable but not essential;
Knowledge of and interest in Irish and European farmhouse cheese;
HACCP trained or awareness of HACCP/Food Safety in retail;
Interest in artisan foods;
Self-motivated with ability to work independently;
Conversation and listening skills;
Outgoing, cheerful, friendly personality;
Passion for great customer service;
Excellent customer service and communication skills;
Organised and calm under pressure;
Available to work 5 days over 7 including weekends.

Learn about, and educate customers about, Sheridans Cheesemonger’s products and services.
Learn about, and educate customers about, Irish & European artisan cheese and food producers.
Learn about all current products in range and be familiar with dairy, deli, ambient categories.
Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, sales environment with tact and patience.
Customer focused, customer facing position and always on hand to assist customers with queries or service.
Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, the Sheridans website.
Receive product deliveries and organize their storage in their designated areas.
Describe tastes, flavours, textures of, and pairings with, cheese and other foods.
Maintain/care for cheese in top condition in refrigerated and non-refrigerated environments; assist with reducing product waste.
Merchandise/arrange/display cheese, and other items in the retail space.
Learn/maintain food safety standards required of a safety-inspected food environment.
Record and maintenance of HACCP documents.
Working knowledge of allergens and ability to navigate Allergen Book.
Prepare and display cheese as instructed by team Leaders or managers.
Maintain cheese signs and displays throughout the day.
Display beautiful food Hampers (during seasonal periods)
Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date; stock rotation; FODL etc.
Report any issues with product, customers, or otherwise to Team Leaders or Retail Managers.
Read, update, and maintain Daily Handover Book.
Participate in quarterly stocktaking of inventory.
Daily maintenance of the counter: keep displays full; date rotation; help control stock levels.
Collect and remove rubbish and recycling from the around the counter floor when needed.
Other ad hoc duties & responsibilities as needed as directed by Team Leader and/or Retail Managers.