Cheese Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Needham, MA, 02492
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Overview
To prepare cheese, and other cheese shop related products, and display product in the department in a careful, clean, neat and expedient manner while ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated, and well-stocked for our customers while maintaining great customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
- Authorized to work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Provide continuous attention to customer needs at the service counter.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and working with associates to build a strong cheese team.
- Greet, assist, and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, and friendly manner.
- Offer product suggestions.
- Process merchandise according to production guidelines and follow established sanitation standard.
- Prepare, wrap, weigh, label and price cheeses, and any other cheese shop related products.
- Fill cheese case and related departments (coffee beans, crackers, etc.), and make platters and take orders.
- Ensure the department is merchandised in accordance with the needs of the community and following department sales and merchandising initiatives.
- Stock display cases and keep all cheese merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
- Receive and unload delivery; store product in designated area to ensure freshness.
- Maintain accurate records (receiving logs, invoices, inventory, etc.), and respond timely to all department mail.
- Monitor the cooler and display cases for correct temperature settings to assure product quality; report any refrigeration failure immediately.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
- Maintain the freezer, cooler, equipment, and work area to the sanitation standards of the company.
- Ensure sales and work areas are swept clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report any hazards to management.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
- Keep display cases, cooler and freezer organized and clean; clean walls, fans, drains, and equipment.
- Promote sampling merchandise.
- Ensure department associates adhere to company dress code standard (i.e. name tags, personal hygiene, etc.)
- Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
- Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Crawling.
0% (N) Never
Pushing up to 300 lbs, lifting up to 45 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, kneeling, and crouching.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying up to 45 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, and reaching at waist or overhead.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing and walking on tile or concrete, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, seeing, hearing, and smelling.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Loud noise, slippery or cluttered floor surface, hazardous cleaning solutions, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting of back and neck.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Contact with sharp objects.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Cheese knives, knives, wrapper, scale, slicer, pricing gun, approved cleaning supplies and equipment, trash compactor (must be 18 year of age for trash compactor use).
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and may have exposure to cold temperatures.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.00 - $17.90 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
In Needham, a Cheese Clerk ensures all cheese and related products are rotated properly to maintain freshness while engaging customers with helpful suggestions. This role requires attentiveness to both product quality and friendly, prompt service to meet Roche Bros.' standards.
Beyond general grocery duties, a Cheese Clerk needs knowledge of cheese varieties, precise handling techniques like wrapping and labeling, and the ability to prepare cheese platters. Such expertise enhances customer experience and supports merchandising initiatives.
Cheese Clerks at Roche Bros. can expand into supervisory roles or cross-train in other fresh food departments. Developing product knowledge and customer service skills opens doors for advancement within the company’s food retail environment.
Roche Bros. emphasizes teamwork, respect, and community focus, expecting Cheese Clerks to uphold the 'golden rule' while collaborating closely with associates. This nurturing environment values both high-quality product care and exceptional customer interaction.
Yes, Roche Bros. offers comprehensive onboarding and e-learning modules to ensure Cheese Clerks are proficient with equipment such as slicers, scales, and pricing guns, promoting safety and efficiency in daily cheese preparation tasks.
The expected pay for a Cheese Clerk at Roche Bros. in Needham falls between $15.00 and $17.90 per hour, reflecting local market rates and considering experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Needham’s customer base may expect a wider variety of specialty cheeses, requiring Clerks to be knowledgeable about diverse products. Additionally, balancing busy retail hours with meticulous product rotation can be more demanding here due to community preferences.
Cheese Clerk positions in Needham see moderate competition, with local grocery stores valuing candidates who combine product expertise with strong customer service. Roche Bros.' reputation attracts applicants, but those with cheese handling skills have an edge.
Cheese Clerks play a key role by ensuring displays are clean, well-stocked, and aligned with seasonal and community preferences. Their attention to product rotation and presentation supports sales initiatives and enhances the department’s appeal.
This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs, and handling sharp tools like knives. Working in cold environments such as coolers adds to the physicality, so stamina and attention to safety are important.