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This job expired on May 02, 2017

Head Cheesemonger Mad River Taste Place

  • Date Posted March 15, 2017
  • Location Waitsfield, VT
  • Category Business / Education
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

The goal of the Mad River Taste Place is to offer visitors and locals a curated retail experience based on “taste” for artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, complimentary foods and beverages that are originated locally and in Vermont. The Taste Place is located in Waitsfield, Vermont, on the valley floor at the foot of the Green Mountains, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski areas.

The Mad River Taste Place is a new venture in partnership with Vermont Maker Councils and Associations and is operated by the Mad River Food Hub, a successful food business incubator also located in Waitsfield.

Started in 2011, the Mad River Food Hub is the only shared USDA meat processing facility in the NE and also operates the only dry aged meat curing facility in the NE producing USDA inspected cured meats.

We aim to share the stories of our “Makers” and "Growers", our farms and producers, through multimedia and by providing the highest level of customer service, helping our customers discover and explore Vermont cheeses and meats by offering tastings, hand-cut to order; matching them with complementary tastes; local butter, honeys or maple syrups and local award winning beers and ciders.

Mad River Taste Place is also the new home to the Vermont Cheese Council and we will be offering and serving products from all the Vermont cheese makers.

Job description HEAD CHEESEMONGER POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a positive, energetic, engaging person who is articulate and enjoys responsibility and has a passion for good food.  This position is responsible for managing, training and merchandising within the Mad River Taste Place, as well as product procurement and development of unique events and programs that will elevate the Mad River Taste Place to the premier tasting center in the NE.

You will assist with hiring staff, develop training programs for cheesemongers on site, motivate the in-store customer service team and provide subject matter expertise in all areas associated with the cheeses, meats and other complimentary Vermont products. This is a full time position that includes work on both weekend days.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve, cut, and wrap all Vermont Cheeses, Meats and other products
  • Maintain, clean, and create attractive displays
  • Develop and manage event and tasting programs
  • Prepare and serve tasting boards and trays
  • Provide excellent customer service while being an ambassador for our foods and beverages
  • Develop full time and part time retail staff
  • Train retail staff as cheesemongers
  • Maintain clean working environment and follow all food safety protocol
  • Buying and inventory management
  • Not afraid to pick up a mop
 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • Love of food! Cheese, Charcuterie and many locally produced products
  • Desire to continue to learn about cheese making and aging processes, cheese pairings & serving
  • Great customer service and interpersonal skills, makes customers feel welcome
  • Is hard working, self-motivated and never idle
  • Attention to detail, good learner and quick study
  • Retail specialty food experience a must
  • Some management and staff training experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Able to work on your feet all day and lift up to 40 pounds
Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions
This job expired on May 02, 2017
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