Sales Associate

Sales Associate – Specialty Cheese Shop

We are a long-established specialty cheese shop offering a large selection of cheeses and gourmet food products from Canada and around the world. We are looking for a friendly, reliable, customer-service-oriented Sales Associate to join our team.

What you’ll do:

Greet customers warmly and provide friendly, knowledgeable service

Help customers choose cheeses and gourmet products based on their tastes and needs

Learn our extensive selection of cheeses, products, locations and pricing

Offer samples and confidently explain products to customers

Operate the cash register and process customer purchases accurately

Keep the store clean, organized and well stocked

Receive, rotate and put away products

Prepare and package cheese and other products for customers

Assist with party trays, gift orders and special requests

Maintain a welcoming and professional store environment

Follow food-handling and store procedures

What we’re looking for:

Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset

Friendly, outgoing and comfortable speaking with customers

Reliable and punctual — dependable attendance is essential

Willingness to learn about cheese, food products and our store.

Able to work independently and stay productive during slower periods

Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills

Must be comfortable working with customers and communicating in English

The right person for our team is someone who:

Enjoys helping people and genuinely cares about customer service

Takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do

Is interested in learning and asking questions

Is comfortable making product recommendations

Takes pride in keeping the shop clean, organized and inviting

Understands the importance of being on time and dependable

No extensive cheese knowledge is required — we are happy to teach you! What matters most is having a positive attitude, being willing to learn and providing excellent service to every customer.

If you enjoy working with people, love food and are looking for a position where you can learn something new every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Store discount

Work Location: In person