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Interested in pursuing a career with us? Walnut Creek Foods offers a unique work environment with a variety of positions spread across four locations all in the heart of Amish Country. The values (Respect, Stewardship, and Growth) of which we operate under are the foundation of our company, and reflect our dedication to continual growth and improvement.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

How would you like to go to work every day knowing that what you do is making life better for your co-workers, customers and their families?  Imagine going to work and facing endless opportunities to treat people the way you want to be treated, to maximize your potential, and to experience personal and professional growth.  At Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese, this is what’s happening. Team members are empowered to think outside of the box, to face challenges and get things done.

When you join the team here, you are invited to participate in our vision. Our organization functions as though we are a family, helping each other to succeed and working together towards a common goal of growth. 

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Providing for the needs of our employees is part of our mission and something that is an ongoing focus for our company. We offer a variety of benefits including 401K, paid holidays, sick days, health insurance, dental and vision, profit sharing, vacation, and competitive pay.

If you are interested in joining our family, please browse current opportunities listed below.

Job Openings

Walnut Creek Cheese Store Manager
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

General Description –
The Walnut Creek Cheese (Walnut Creek) Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of Walnut Creek Cheese in accordance with overall Company philosophies.    

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Leadership

Provide direct and consistent servant leadership for the Walnut Creek Store.  Setting the tone and vision for Respect, Stewardship and Growth – our “Cutting Board” values.  This includes customer service, sales, work atmosphere, stewardship, accountability, profitability, creativity, training, and challenging the process.

Supervision

Direct oversight of Department Heads & Managers
Work with VP of Retail in directing Category Manager (perform annual evaluation)
Work with the Berlin Store Manager, Category Manager, and VP of Retail on the “Retail Team”
Maintain a win/win relationship with WC Foods and WC Manufacturing
Oversite of store “curb appeal”, cleanliness and layout
Establish and monitor foods safety plans (safe serve)

Team Members

Work with HR on new hire orientations
Promote a safe, desirable and efficient work environment for employees
Aid DH’s with hiring (interviews) new employees.

Operations

Work with the Retail Team for yearly budgets
Constantly reviewing product and processes to gain efficiencies
Maintain loss prevention strategy
Store closing 2-3 nights a week
Must work Saturdays (3-4 off per quarter)

Requirements

Requirements – To perform well at this position a person must possess strong servant leadership skills, maintain flexibility, be a team player, pay attentions to details and display a personality that promotes collaboration and a drive for results.

 

Sales Representative – WV/VA
Walnut Creek Foods
3850 State Route 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

 

Walnut Creek Foods is looking for a Sales Representative to service our growing customer base in West Virginia and Virginia

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

Provide account management services to an assigned list of customers, to include store visits, distribution of marketing materials, introduction of new items, and assisting in communication of operational changes
Develop a plan to meet yearly growth goals for sales and customer count
Prepare and distribute sales reports to customers that highlight key metrics important to their business
Utilize industry knowledge and Store Development team to help customers grow their business
Work with office staff (Customer Service, Transportation, Warehouse, Purchasing) to resolve customer issues in a timely manner
Actively work to find new customers in assigned territory, as well as follow-up on leads that are received through the website and/or call center
Partner with Transportation Leadership to improve profitability on the routes in the Sales Representative’s assigned territory
Represent our Company Values of Respect, Stewardship, and Growth in all customer interactions
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Requirements
This position is a full-time position
Must have a valid driver’s license
Travel required. Overnight stays may be necessary based on assigned territory
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
A general ability to operate computer systems, with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting (20 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, sitting, driving

Warehouse Taxi Driver - Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

 

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

Pick up and take home employees according to the driving schedule.
Empty trash hopper and remove cardboard boxes to the compactors.
Refuel company vehicles – maintain more than ½ full
Responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles and immediately alerting the Warehouse Manager to any potential problems or accidents while driving company vehicles. 
Fill egg/dairy coolers and remove empty milk crates when necessary.
Job will require working some Saturdays.

 

Requirements

Job Requirements
Must be at least 25 years of age, or 23 with a good MVR to hold this position.
This is a part-time position.
Must be willing and able to safely use the following equipment:
15-Passenger van
Pallet jack (training will be given for license to use electric powered equipment if desired)

Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting, bending, standing, walking, carrying, pulling, pushing, sitting, driving.

Meat - Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek

Requirements

Job Requirements
Must be willing and able to use the following equipment:
Slicer, Scales, Wrapper, Rotisserie, Phone, Pallet Jack, Grinder, Stuffer

Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting, using slicer, cutting with knife or scissors, tying. 

Cafe - Full-Time & Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 State Route 39

Requirements

Physical Requirements
Lifting (up to 50#), standing, bending, walking, stairs, sitting, pushing, pulling    
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Berlin Store - Full-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Berlin
4727 US 62. Berlin, OH 44610

Requirements

Job Requirements
Must be willing and able to use the following equipment: Cash Register, walk-behind jack (some positions)   
Must be willing to work weekends and evenings and Holidays.

Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting

Bulk/Frozen - Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 State Route 39

Requirements

Job requirements
To be able to work in the freezer
To be able to work your turn in evenings
To be able to work weekends and Holidays
Must be willing and able to use the following equipment
Hand pallet jack, electric pallet jack, scale, lift

Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting

Bakery - Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 State Route 39

Requirements

Cleaning/operating equipment (some require a person age 18 or older by law), working weekends and evenings and Holidays. 

Physical Requirements: Lifting (up to 50#), standing, bending, walking, running stairs, sitting, pushing, pulling, talking.

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Email: hr@walnutcreekfoods.com

Mail: Walnut Creek Foods
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 240
Walnut Creek, OH 44687

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