Posted: Jul 27, 2025

Cheesemonger

Cheese & Board - Chicago, IL
Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Other

We're looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, efficient Cheesemonger to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be slicing and wrapping cheeses and cured meats to order, educating customers, crafting charcuterie boards with precision and flair, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers with cheese selection by offering thoughtful recommendations and samples

  • Cut, wrap, and weigh cheeses and cured meats to order, ensuring accuracy and care

  • Prepare boards for retail and special events, following shop standards and custom requests

  • Maintain product displays, rotate inventory, and uphold food safety and sanitation practices

  • Receive and stock deliveries; track inventory and minimize waste

  • Share product knowledge, including milk type, origin, aging, and flavor profiles

  • Uphold excellent customer service, even during busy periods

  • Contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment

  • Helping close shift (mopping, sweeping, wiping surfaces, etc) and keeping the space pristine

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with cheese, deli, or food prep strongly preferred (but we’ll train the right person)

  • Strong attention to detail, especially when cutting and plating

  • Comfortable working with sharp knives and slicer, and standing for long periods

  • A passion for cheese, food, and hospitality

  • Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced retail setting

  • Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • BASSET Certification (or willingness to obtain)