What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creamery/Cheesemaking Assistant position at Springdale Farm Creamery?
If you enjoy working with great food, a hands on/on your feet work environment and being involved in the local food scene, consider applying to be a creamery assistant at Springdale Farm Creamery.
The major responsibility for this position will be becoming an expert in processing our Fresh Cream Cheese. This involves: measuring, processing ingredients, mixing, packaging, labeling, record keeping and filling orders.
Other creamery assistant tasks include: cutting cheese, packaging cheese, routine sanitation, dish washing, packing orders, assisting with shipping, and various cheesemaking tasks like salting cheese, flipping cheese wheels, ladling curd, preparing cheese molds and many other general cheese making tasks as needed.
The right candidate will have the following abilities:
- strong work ethic and be a self-starter
- perform monotonous/repetitive tasks including dish washing, packaging, labelling, stirring etc
- pay attention to detail and follow exact direction
- be able to follow sanitation protocols and keep records
- able to work in hot cheesemaking environment and cold walk in refrigeration
- must be able to lift 50 lbs
- be excited about being part of making great cheese!
This is a part time position. Ideally, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hours can be somewhat flexible but a minimum of three days are required 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Position could become full time for a candidate who is dedicated to learning the art of cheesemaking - which means being involved in the full cheesemaking process at least one to two days a week and potentially working to 6:00 to 8:00 pm on these days depending on the kind of cheese produced that day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What interests you in working at our creamery? Please describe how your past work experience makes you a great candidate for the job.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19