*Job Summary*
We are seeking a friendly and efficient Cashier (Cheesemonger) to sell cheese at local farmers markets in the Northern DFW area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service while accurately processing transactions. As a Cashier, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive shopping experience for our customers by ensuring smooth and efficient checkouts. You will be expected to pass and hold a current food manager certificate, and learn about our cheese offerings to explain to customers.
We are a start-up cheese manufacturer, this position requires Saturday availability, but other shifts and duties may be offered as an option as we grow. We pride ourselves on sourcing our products locally and will give preference to internal promotion.
This job requires someone that has great people skills. Engaging customers with free samples will result in more sales and you earning more.
*Duties*
* Operate cash registers and point of sale (POS) systems to process customer transactions accurately.
* Handle cash, credit, and debit transactions with precision and care, ensuring proper cash handling procedures are followed.
* Increase sales by actively engaging customers to try free samples.
* Assist with product demonstrations and upselling additional products to enhance the customer experience.
* *Ability to engage customers without fear of rejections.* Not everyone you encounter will be nice, you receive a portion of the profits from your sales.
* Maintain a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring that stock levels are adequate and items are properly displayed.
* Maintain current food manager certification for sampling, and know/learn proper handling for food samples.
* Be able to lift >50 lbs
* Be a self starter, able to set up and/or tear down market stall alone and problem solve.
* Pickup product, tables, coolers at facility, setup at market, return product, tables, coolers to facility at end of shift in Irving.
*Experience*
* Previous experience as a cashier or in a customer service role is preferred but not required.
* Previous experience with food prep or selling preferred.
* Experience with Dairy a plus.
* Familiarity with cash registers, POS systems, and basic cash handling procedures is advantageous.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers and team members.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
* *A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills related to product knowledge and sales techniques. *We will train the right candidate, this is an on your feet, customer engaging job.
Join our team as a Cheesemonger and contribute to delivering outstanding service while ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for all customers!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $155.00 per day
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
Shift:
* Day shift
* Morning shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person