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Job Title: Cheesemonger
Department: Cornelscourt
Location: Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt, Dublin 18
Job Overview
We are looking for a new full‑time Cheesemonger to sell great cheese and connect customers with producers. This role involves storytelling, tasting, and sharing knowledge about Irish and European artisan cheeses, while providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Learn about and educate customers about Sheridans Cheesemonger's products and services.
Learn about Irish & European artisan cheese and food producers.
Be familiar with all current products in range across dairy, deli, and ambient categories.
Work in a fast‑paced sales environment with tact and patience.
Assist customers with queries or service.
Assist customers with use of the Sheridans website.
Receive product deliveries and organize their storage.
Describe tastes, flavours, textures of cheese and pairings with other foods.
Maintain cheese condition in refrigerated and non‑refrigerated environments; reduce product waste.
Merchandise, arrange and display cheese and other retail items.
Maintain food safety standards required of a safety‑inspected food environment.
Record and maintain HACCP documents.
Apply working knowledge of allergens and navigate the Allergen Book.
Prepare and display cheese as instructed by team leaders or managers.
Maintain cheese signs and displays throughout the day.
Display Hampers during seasonal periods.
Ensure products are sold before expiration; stock rotation and FODL compliance.
Report issues with product, customers, or other to Team Leaders or Retail Managers.
Read, update, and maintain Daily Handover Book.
Participate in quarterly stocktaking of inventory.
Keep displays full; date rotation; help control stock levels.
Collect and remove rubbish and recycling from around the counter floor when needed.
Other ad‑hoc duties & responsibilities as directed by Team Leader or Retail Managers.
Qualifications / Experience
At least a year working in a similar retail setting or company to Sheridans (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.
Conversation and listening skills.
Outgoing, cheerful, friendly personality.
Passion for great customer service.
Excellent customer‑service and communication skills.
Organised and calm under pressure.
Schedule
Full‑time: available 5 days over 7 days including weekends.
Benefits
Staff discount on Sheridans products.
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