This role combines behind-the-scenes shop operations with farmers market cheesemonger work. Most of your time will be spent in the shop, with regular responsibility for running a farmers market on weekends.

This is a small, owner-led environment. You’ll often work independently or with a small team. You’ll be trusted to manage your time, stay on task, and follow through without constant supervision.

You’ll be trained in how we handle, process, and care for our specialty cheese, as well as how we operate at farmers markets. We’re looking for someone coachable, reliable, and willing to take ownership of their role.

The work is hands-on, physical, and detail-oriented. It also requires the ability to engage with customers, stay steady in busy environments, and represent the business well.

Quality, consistency, and reliability matter more than anything.

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What you’ll be doing

• Processing, cutting, wrapping, and labeling cheese

• Organizing and maintaining inventory in the warehouse and cooler

• Packing product and supplies for markets

• Keeping the workspace clean, organized, and food-safe

• Operating a farmers market independently

• Cutting, sampling, and recommending cheese to customers

• Handling cash and Square POS transactions

• Loading, unloading, and transporting product and equipment

• Occasional driving for cheese-related runs

This is a physical role. You’ll be on your feet most of the day and regularly lifting 50+ pounds.

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This role is a great fit for someone who

• Works well independently without constant supervision

• Is organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in doing things right

• Is dependable and follows through on commitments

• Can handle both repetitive shop work and customer interaction

• Brings steady energy to long, active workdays

• Takes ownership of their work and improves over time

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This role is NOT a good fit for someone who

• Needs constant direction or supervision

• Struggles with early mornings or physical work

• Avoids interacting with customers • Is frequently late or unreliable

• Cuts corners or rushes through work

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This role combines behind-the-scenes operations and customer interaction, and depends on consistent attendance. When you commit to a scheduled shift, the team is counting on you.

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This role is a customer-facing position at our farmers markets. You will be interacting with customers, recommending cheeses, and representing the brand in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

We are looking for dependable, high-energy individuals who enjoy talking with people and can maintain steady performance throughout long market days.

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What you’ll be doing

• Setting up and breaking down market booths

• Cutting, sampling, and recommending cheese

• Engaging with customers throughout the day

• Handling cash and Square POS transactions

• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace

This is a physical role with early mornings and long days on your feet.

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This role is a great fit for someone who

• Enjoys talking with new people

• Brings steady, positive energy throughout the day

• Is dependable and follows through on commitments

• Is comfortable working independently

• Takes pride in representing a brand well

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This role is not a good fit for someone who

• Avoids interacting with customers

• Struggles with long, active workdays

• Is frequently late or unreliable

• Prefers low-energy or passive work environments

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This role depends on reliability. When you commit to a scheduled market, the team is counting on you.

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Part-Time, Year-Round

We’re The Cheese People of Grand Rapids. Our warehouse is where our specialty cheese is received, cared for, processed, packed, and prepared for customers and daily farmers markets. This role is one of two core warehouse positions, Cheese Tsar and Cheese Mongers, and works directly with the owner and one other team member.

This is a small, owner-led environment. Most days, you’ll work independently or alongside one other person, communicating with the owner as needed. You’ll be trusted to manage your time, stay on task, and do the work without constant supervision.

You’ll be trained thoroughly in how we handle and care for our specialty cheese, including cutting, wrapping, labeling, storage, and quality standards. We’re looking for someone coachable and curious, not someone who already knows everything. As you grow in the role, you’ll gain more autonomy and responsibility.

The work itself is hands-on and detail oriented. You’ll be shipping and fulfilling specialty cheese orders, processing and cutting cheese with care, organizing and maintaining cheese inventory in the warehouse and cooler, and packing coolers with specialty cheese for daily farmers markets. Keeping your workspace clean, organized, and food-safe is part of the job, along with occasional light customer interaction such as order pickups or answering basic questions about cheese.

The work is steady and detail oriented. Quality matters more than speed. Doing things right the first time matters here.

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What you’ll be doing:

This role is physically active. You’ll be on your feet for much of the day and will regularly lift and move boxes, coolers, and cheese. Some items may exceed 50 pounds, and you’ll be expected to lift safely and ask for help when appropriate.

· Shipping and fulfilling specialty cheese orders

· Processing, cutting, wrapping, and labeling cheese

· Organizing and maintaining cheese inventory in the warehouse and cooler

· Packing coolers with cheese for daily farmers markets

· Keeping your workspace clean, organized, and food-safe

· Occasional light customer interaction, such as order pickups or basic questions

· Occasional driving for cheese-related runs. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required

· Troubleshooting small issues and escalating appropriately when needed

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This role is a great fit for someone who:

· Is excited to work with our specialty cheese

· Works well independently or with one other person

· Manages their own time and stays on task without supervision

· Is methodical, organized, and detail oriented

· Values accuracy and quality over speed

· Communicates clearly and takes ownership of their work

· Brings a positive attitude and aligns with our mission to spread joy through great cheese

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This role is not a good fit for someone who:

· Needs a large team environment

· Requires constant supervision once trained

· Struggles to work independently or stay focused

· Cuts corners or prioritizes speed over care

· Is chronically late, avoids ownership, or resists feedback

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Schedule and compensation: This is a year-round, part-time role averaging about 30 hours per week, with generally consistent hours and some seasonal variation.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, reliability, and skill set, with room to grow over time.

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If you enjoy working with specialty food, take pride in careful, behind-the-scenes work, and want to be part of a small, well-run operation, we’d love to hear from you.

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