Retail Store Associate, Part-Time

Description

We're looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Store Associate (Part-Time) to join our team! In this role, you'll help create a welcoming shopping experience by providing excellent customer service, preparing fresh food items, and keeping the store clean, organized, and well-stocked. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering great service, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule & Pay

• •Part-time: 2-3 days per week, including every other weekend
• •Starting at $13/hour, increasing to $14/hour after 120 days
• •Must be at least 16 years old

Key Responsibilities

• •Provide excellent customer service and assist guests with product selection
• •Prepare food items such as sandwiches, pizzas, and fried cheese curds
• •Operate cash register and process transactions
• •Package cheese curds and perform cheese cut-and-wrap per food safety guidelines
• •Stock and merchandise shelves, coolers, and freezers
• •Maintain cleanliness and complete required logs (cleaning temperature, production)
• •Follow opening and closing procedures
• •Support ice cream station operations as needed
• •Follow all company policies and safety regulations

Requirements

• •Strong communication and customer service skills
• •Ability to follow directions and work in a fast-paced environment
• •Retail or food service experience preferred (not required)
• •Basic computer skills are a plus
• •Willingness to learn and grow

Physical Requirements

• •Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• •Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours)

Additional Requirements

• •Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Service License
• •Ability to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening

Work Environment

Retail setting with a focus on food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork

About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees - you're family, and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years. Our Menomonie, Wisconsin production facility manufacturers several varieties of small-batch artisan cheese, including our award-winning Red Rind Muenster, Wisconsin Brick and Hot Pepper Jack.

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.