Kroger Mountain View Foods
CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE MASTER
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Kroger Mountain View Foods
Job Description Responsible for creating a unique customer cheese experience that embodies food passion, cheese knowledge, interactive customer service, team leadership, and industry‑leading merchandising that is uniquely Murray’s Cheese. Works closely with Deli Merchandising, District Staff, and direct reports to foster an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store. Models proactive selling and superior product knowledge to drive sales in a targeted manner. Demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain the Murray’s Cheese experience: interactive customer service, ongoing product education, effective cross‑selling, merchandising, and promotion of designated products.
Maintain knowledgeable, efficient, friendly staff fully trained in Murray’s operations and products.
Ensure all Kroger and Murray’s policies, operating standards, and procedures are communicated effectively, maintained, and followed at all times.
Ensure that staff adheres to all Food Safety, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.
Place orders and maintain inventory.
Set up weekly in‑store selling events.
Contribute to store goals for increasing sales and improving profit.
Effectively control shrink and waste by following Murray’s and Kroger’s best practices.
Control labor expenses through appropriate scheduling.
Meet and/or exceed budgetary goals for the Murray’s Cheese Shop.
Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Management experience or food retail experience or a two‑year culinary degree.
Willingness to taste cheese daily.
Supportive of cheese business initiatives.
Able to inspire, motivate, and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and willingness to try new and innovative approaches.
Desired Qualifications
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
Prior food handling experience.
Supervisory skills.
About Us Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we proudly serve Smith’s customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Dairy Product Manufacturing
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role at
Kroger Mountain View Foods
Job Description Responsible for creating a unique customer cheese experience that embodies food passion, cheese knowledge, interactive customer service, team leadership, and industry‑leading merchandising that is uniquely Murray’s Cheese. Works closely with Deli Merchandising, District Staff, and direct reports to foster an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store. Models proactive selling and superior product knowledge to drive sales in a targeted manner. Demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain the Murray’s Cheese experience: interactive customer service, ongoing product education, effective cross‑selling, merchandising, and promotion of designated products.
Maintain knowledgeable, efficient, friendly staff fully trained in Murray’s operations and products.
Ensure all Kroger and Murray’s policies, operating standards, and procedures are communicated effectively, maintained, and followed at all times.
Ensure that staff adheres to all Food Safety, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.
Place orders and maintain inventory.
Set up weekly in‑store selling events.
Contribute to store goals for increasing sales and improving profit.
Effectively control shrink and waste by following Murray’s and Kroger’s best practices.
Control labor expenses through appropriate scheduling.
Meet and/or exceed budgetary goals for the Murray’s Cheese Shop.
Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Management experience or food retail experience or a two‑year culinary degree.
Willingness to taste cheese daily.
Supportive of cheese business initiatives.
Able to inspire, motivate, and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and willingness to try new and innovative approaches.
Desired Qualifications
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
Prior food handling experience.
Supervisory skills.
About Us Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we proudly serve Smith’s customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Dairy Product Manufacturing
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