Cheese Specialist- Plymouth 8/19/26

DescriptionWestborn Market | Cheese Specialist

Job Title: Cheese Specialist

Department: Cheese

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Store Directors

About Us:

Westborn Market started small in 1963, stocking only the best fruit and vegetables. Over the years we’ve expanded our aisles and locations to better take care of the community. As we grew, so did our family! We’re now a third-generation owned and operated business with four unique locations across Metro Detroit.

Our goal is to continue to build on our success. We value quality goods, superior service, and team member relationships. We regard our customers as friends and respect our team members as family. We hope you join us!

Job Description

In this position you will be responsible for cutting, preparing, and packaging different cheeses and accompaniments to help maintain a plentiful cheese selection for guests.

Employee Benefits

20% employee discount active on your first day of employment
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance for eligible team members
401k Retirement Plan for eligible team members
Paid vacation for full-time team members who have completed one year of service with Westborn Market
Paid Sick Leave for eligible team members
Team lunches

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Prepares a large variety of cheeses and accompanying products
Maintains and fills cheese section by cutting, packaging, weighing, and labelling product
Works with different cheese related tools such as a cheese cutter, knives, etc.
Builds displays using a variety of different products to appropriately highlight cheeses
Upholds exceptional customer service when selling, taking orders, and helping guests with questions
Demos product when instructed to do so
Maintains a clean and hazard-free workspace and follows food safety best practices
Abides by Westborn Market’s time and attendance policy

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.