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Monadnock Food Co-op

Cheese Buyer

Monadnock Food Co-op, Keene, New Hampshire, us, 03431

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Description Are you a curd nerd with a passion for local agriculture and artisan craftsmanship? The Monadnock Food Co-op is looking for a Cheese Buyer to curate our world‑class selection and lead our cheese program into its next delicious chapter.

What You’ll Do

Curate & Order: Manage inventory for our specialty cheese, olives, and charcuterie, balancing local favorites with international icons.

Source Excellence: Build strong relationships with local cheesemakers and national vendors to secure the best products for our community.

Be the Expert: Attend industry food shows to discover the next big thing in the dairy world.

Get Hands‑On: Master the art of cutting, wrapping, and merchandising to ensure every wedge looks as good as it tastes.

Lead & Inspire: Train our team on flavor profiles, pairings, and handling techniques to elevate the customer experience.

Manage the Department: Take ownership of margin goals, labor costs, and department cleanliness.

Who You Are

A cheese enthusiast with professional experience in buying or specialty retail.

A natural teacher who loves sharing knowledge with staff and shoppers.

A detail‑oriented professional who can manage spreadsheets as easily as a cheese wire.

Someone committed to the cooperative values of sustainability and local sourcing.

Co‑op Benefits

20% employee discount – including sale items

Quarterly and annual gain‑share depending on store performance

401(k) – Traditional or Roth or both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors

Health insurance – 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week

Dental insurance eligible at 20 hours/week

Vision insurance eligible at 20 hours/week

Short‑ and long‑term disability – company provided at 35 hours per week

$25,000 life insurance policy – company provided at 20 hours per week

Generous paid time off – even part‑time

Paid community outreach hours

Employee assistance plan

Bereavement and jury duty leave

Free staff‑owned products, plants and flowers

Staff appreciation events – this year we did glow golf at Twinkle Town, bowling at Yankee Lanes, a barbeque on site and paint & wine night at Summit Winery

Co‑op gear

Fun at work – we rock!

Location 34 Cypress St, Keene, NH 03431

Schedule Tuesday through Saturday, dayshift

Pay Range Begins at $18.54 with additional compensation for experience

Monadnock Food Co-op participates in E‑Verify

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