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LOVE CHEESE? If you are looking for an exciting, seasonal opportunity to become part of the Irish food scene and spend your days chatting with customers about the world of cheese, this is the job for you!
We are looking for seasonal assistants (no previous experience needed) for our independent shops and our Dunnes Stores counters all over the country, to support our existing teams over the busy Christmas period from mid-December. They must enjoy conversation, and understand the importance of working with and promoting artisan food products. We are looking for 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. We offer a great staff discount on Sheridans\' products!
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Seasonal Assistant
Overview
* DEPARTMENT: Cornelscourt
* Scope of Position
Responsibilities
* The Seasonal Assistant is responsible for cheese, food, and non-food item sales at the shops, cafes, counters and concession walls.
* Care for cheese to ensure it is sold in its best condition and ensure the Cheesemonger has thorough knowledge of all products and services that the concession offers, including the product's "story," how the product pairs with other products and the ability to explain flavours.
* Clean counters, storage areas and fridges.
* Provide customer service and make sales in a fast-paced environment; maintain Sheridans Cheesemongers high standard of personal, exemplary customer service and unique approach to offering local food, producers and culture.
* Merchandise/arrange/display cheese and other items in the retail space.
* Learn/maintain food safety standards required of a safety-inspected food environment and maintain/record HACCP documents.
* Working knowledge of allergens and ability to navigate Allergen Book.
* Prepare and display cheese as instructed by Team Leaders or Area Managers; maintain cheese signs and displays; assist with stock rotation and product expiry control.
* Describe tastes, flavours, textures of, and pairings with, cheese and other foods.
* Receive product deliveries and organize their storage in designated areas.
* 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 when needed.
* Report any issues with product, customers, or otherwise to Team Leaders or Retail Managers.
* Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as needed as directed by Team Leader and/or Retail Managers.
Qualifications/Experience
* At least 1 year working in a similar retail setting or similar experience; preferable but not essential.
* Excellent knowledge of Irish and European farmhouse cheese.
* HACCP trained or awareness of HACCP/Food Safety in Retail.
* Interest in cheese and other local, artisan foods.
* Self-motivated with ability to work independently; good conversation and listening skills.
* Outgoing, cheerful, friendly personality; passion for great customer service.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills; organized and calm under pressure.
Seniorit y
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type: Full-time
Job function
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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