Job Description

Specialty Cheese Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW:  Riverwards Produce is a group of produce focused markets in Philadelphia. This position will primarily operate out of the commissary kitchen in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.

The Specialty Cheese Buyer position at Riverwards Produce serves as the primary executor of the Prepared Foods Specialty Cheese program. They have a vast knowledge of cheese varieties and accoutrements. They are responsible for the preparation, packaging, and delivery of cut cheese for sale at Riverwards Produce Market. They coordinate frequently with the commissary and market teams to ensure proper product variance, aesthetic coherence, and protocol as it relates to the Specialty Cheese Program. 

Most importantly, they’re responsible for timely, space-efficient, and movement-informed purchasing. They’re responsible for proper receiving, processing, and storage of all specialty cheese orders at the commissary.

Reports to: Commissary Manager

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the purchase and procurement of specialty cheeses according to producer and management-imposed deadlines
• Adjust retail prices to keep them in line with the margins dictated by the costs
• Maintain proper inventory of cut cheeses by visiting both stores to organize product selection and maintain quality control by utilizing self developed inventory management practices
• Maintain proper pricing, labeling and dating of all cheeses cut in house
• Maintain communication with Store and Department Managers to keep them informed of any updates or changes to the cheese program
• Collaborate with the market teams to plan seasonal and rotating merchandising plans
• Work with Commissary Manager and Commissary Supervisor to ensure all ingredients, packaging and supplies needed for production are ordered
• Stand in for the Commissary Manager and/or the Commissary Supervisor when they are not present
• Assist Commissary team with daily fulfillment of production inventory

Requirements:

• Experience receiving, processing, and merchandising grocery in a retail setting 
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and spend 8+ hours standing and walking up and down stairs
• Passion for the principles of sustainable food and farming
• Flexibility in scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A diligent approach to safety and sanitation - ServSafe (or analogous) certification a plus
• A team player with a willingness to jump in and help with all store tasks
• Ability to roll with the punches of a rapidly growing start-up business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail orientation and ability to communicate easily and often with team and managers
• Experience receiving, processing, and/or merchandising specialty grocery in a retail setting 
• A positive attitude and an enthusiastic desire to provide storewide customer service
• Working knowledge of local food makers

COMPENSATION:  This position is full-time. Compensation begins at $18/hr. Riverwards Produce provides a 20% discount on all store products. Benefits include health, dental and medical insurance (for full time employees), paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and flexible scheduling. 

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Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Local area, Flexible hours, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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