What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheese Maker position at Goot Essa?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Cheese Maker to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a background in the food industry. We are seeking a canidate to work and report to the Lead Cheese Maker. As a Cheese Maker, you will play a crucial role in the production of high-quality cheeses while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Some seasonal overtime will be required (Nov/Dec Saturdays).
Objectives:
- Produce exceptional high-quality cheese.
- Limit discarded cheese for quality issues to less than 5%.
- Follow all sanitation protocols.
Duties:
- Learn and perform cheese processing: pasteurizing, culturing, stirring, filling molds, pressing molds, whey disposal & internal cheese transport.
- Learn and perform cheese brining: moving cheese in and out, monitor salt and pH.
- learn and perform soft cheese wrapping.
- Learn and perform sanitation: floor, vats, tanks, brine tanks and covers, drains, whey pipes and cans
- Learn and perform all activities in compliance with Goot Essa Food Safety Plan, outside regulations and third-party codes.
- Monitor inventory of supplies and report as needed to Lead Cheese Maker.
- Report to Lead Cheese Maker each day to receive work assignment.
- Participate in all team meetings
- Assist with other tasks as needed.
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency in food production techniques specific to cheese making
- Acquaintance with food safety regulations and practices
- Ability to collaborate well with team members
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues related to production equipment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills for team coordination
Requirements:
- Report-on-site as scheduled and see task through to completion.
- Work cooperatively with all other team members.
If you are passionate about cheese making and are looking for an opportunity in a dynamic food production environment, we encourage you to apply for the Lead Cheese Maker position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Howard, PA 16841 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18