Cheesemaker Artisan- FT

Organization- Carmel Valley Ranch

Summary

Job Overview: As a Cheese Maker Artisan at the picturesque Carmel Valley Ranch, you will craft exquisite cheeses using traditional methods, adding a touch of artisanal charm to the culinary experience of our guest. Will be responsible for production of cheese in the vat, including, but not limited to ingredient measuring, mixing, temperature application and verification, helping cut vats of curds, push down vats of curds, flip forms, take cheese out of forms and place on carts, moving carts of cheese into brine room and placing in brines, and pulling cheese out of brines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Processing of various products made from CVR goat milk as well as milk from other sources.
• Flexibility with production schedule for the various milk products, creating recipes for the various milk products, and training creamery employees in the production of these products.
• Keeping all necessary records as required by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.
• Up to date knowledge of USDA creamery standards for sanitation and implementing of these standards.
• Ability to interact with guest on a daily basis and provide guest with the art of artisanal cheesemaking.
• Maintaining a strict quality control of all milk products that are produced in the creamery
• Responsible for keeping a Clean and sanitized work area
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of chemicals and their usage for both manual cleaning and CIP cleaning procedures for Pasteurizer, Silos, and vats.
• Responsible for communication with supervisor when production issues arise.
• Responsible for accurate documentation on Make Sheets, Chart Recorders and temperature logs as applicable.
• May be responsible for various maintenance activities, as qualified, and as assigned. Cleaning and sanitizing area and tools as required.
• May be responsible for occasional sampling of Milk Silos.
• Responsible for operation of pH meter
• Ensure that all opening, closing and side work duties are completed to standard before signing out.
• Be aware of any shortages and plan before the item runs out.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the creamery
  
  

Wage range between $22-$24 per hour

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities.To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential:

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work well under pressure of organizing and attaining production
  
  

schedules.

• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to differentiate dates.
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions.
• Punctuality and regular, reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and the public and
  
  

timelines.

Wage range between $22-$24 per hour

Desirable:

• Culinary college degree or training.
• Drivers license.
• Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish.
• Culinary talent.
• Artistic talent.
  
  

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Endure various physical throughout the work areas, such as reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously throughout the shift to perform essential job functions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to grasp, load, and carry trays.
• Ability to endure repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain good coordination while serving orders quickly.
• Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop; push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs.; and lift and/or
  
  

carry or otherwise move received goods and boxes .