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Form of workCheese Associate
96 South St, New York, NY 10038, USA Req #68
Monday, January 29, 2024
The centerpiece of the Seaport District's renaissance is an entirely re-imagined historic Tin Building, featuring a one-of-a-kind Marketplace and entertainment venue operated by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
The Tin Building by Jean Georges will feature multiple unique venues: Several full-service restaurants, fast casual and counter dining outlets as well as 10,000 sf of retail featuring private label products, grab and go, grocery and CPGs. To support this significant operation the Marketplace will feature a large commissary kitchen and bakery, as well as an exhibition kitchen that will provide media opportunities.
The Howard Hughes Corporation, the nationally recognized real estate company overseeing the re-development of New York City's Seaport District, envisions the repositioning of the property as a magnet for attracting locals and visitors alike with a unique, year-round blend of entertainment, food and retail offerings.
The Tin Building by Jean Georges will feature multiple unique venues: Several full-service restaurants, fast casual and counter dining outlets as well as 10,000 sf of retail featuring private label products, grab and go, grocery and CPGs. To support this significant operation the Marketplace will feature a large commissary kitchen and bakery, as well as an exhibition kitchen that will provide media opportunities.
The Howard Hughes Corporation, the nationally recognized real estate company overseeing the re-development of New York City's Seaport District, envisions the repositioning of the property as a magnet for attracting locals and visitors alike with a unique, year-round blend of entertainment, food and retail offerings.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cheese Associate will report directly to the Central Market Manager and execute the vision of the Tin Building through serving the highest quality of cheeses sourced specifically for the Tin building. The ideal candidate is passionate about cheese and charcuterie and sharing their knowledge.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares, packages, receives, and stocks product
- Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products
- Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
- Ensures counter and display refrigerators neatly and accurately as per the pricing menu, and promptly informs management when food quantities or supplies are low
- Merchandizes displays attractively and rotates products per quality; First In First Out (FIFO) standards
- Cleans workstation thoroughly
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Basic knife skills
- Knowledge of cheese is required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success
REQUIREMENTS:
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays as required
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 - 30 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand for prolong periods of time
- Ability to operate equipment within the departments
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the store.Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment
- Climbing steps regularly.
The base pay range for this position is a range of $20-$22 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.
Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.
- Pay Type Hourly
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