Responsible for learning and supporting a full-service Murray's experience that will embody the food passion, cheese knowledge, interactive customer service, and industry leading merchandising that is uniquely Murray's Cheese. Work closely with in store Murray's Cheese Master to create an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store environment. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Responsibilities
Cut, wrap, and merchandise cheese and related grocery items.
Active demoing within the Murray's Cheese Shop, Deli and other areas.
Proactive customer service: ongoing conversations and tasting with customers.
Daily cheese tastings to develop product expertise; must be willing to taste cheese every day.
Contribute to target sales and gross profit goals.
Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.
Comply with Murray's operations manual and ensuring consistently fully stocked, fresh, signed, rotated product selection.
Complete Murray's Basic Skills Training and Murray's Red Jacket Training.
Create and maintain Murray's Boutique experience: education, service, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Minimum
A strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and an interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches.
Interest in, and openness to try, cheese daily
Easily conveys ideas at the appropriate level based on audience
Retail experience
Super Foodie and supportive of cheese business initiatives
Able to inspire, motivate customers while ensuring successful completion of all assigned tasks
About Us
Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
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.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!
About The Team
To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. Our associates receive comprehensive benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Based in Portland, Oregon with nearly 130 stores across the United States, Fred Meyer Jewelers offers employment opportunities in Sales, Store Management, District Supervision as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise, store operations, marketing, eCommerce and administrative support. We are always searching for individuals who share our vision to be the jewelry of choice for all of life’s occasions. If you want to deliver the friendliest jewelry experience, conveniently located where you already shop, you have found a home and the right opportunity with Fred Meyer Jewelers. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.
Health & Well-being Benefits
Health care benefits
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave and parental leave
Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits
Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
Group term life insurance eligible
Eligible for commission and other incentives based on sales goals
Associate discounts on jewelry and in host store
Growth And Development Benefits
Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career
We want the best for our associates and customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Retail
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