Vacancy caducado!
Do you want to work on a regenerative-organic dairy in the heart of the Mad River Valley? Come be a part of turning our delicious milk into award winning cheeses! We are a small, family run dairy and cheese making operation.http://www.vontrappfarmstead.com
We are currently seeking an experienced cheesemaker to come join our team.
This job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cheesemaker or production manager to lead our small cheesemaking team. The position combines time and duties spent managing the cheese vat as well as cellar affinage.
A desire to continue learning and strong interest in cheesemaking are a must! Some previous/relevant experience is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in farmstead cheesemaking. We hold ourselves, and are held to, the to highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety in our industry. Anyone looking to learn what that takes, will find this job challenging and incredibly interesting.
This position does includes work that is repetitive, requires serious attention to detail, and is physically demanding, it also entails lots and lots of cleaning and sanitation.
General Duties Include:
Become proficient running cheese makes for all styles of cheese we produce (and yogurt soon)
Brining/Salting Cheese
Affinage Work
Wrapping Cheese
Assist in training of new employees
Manage daily tasks and other cheesemakers
HACCP certified preferred
General knowledge or experience with food safety plans preferred
Typical work week approx. 40hrs/week.
The cows don't stop making milk, so everyone here has to be willing to work a weekend day. We do our best to give everyone some holidays off but a willingness to work others is necessary.
Benefits include:
-Paid time off/sick time
-IRA matching retirement plan
-Milk, cheese and meat!
-25% discount on all items sold through our new farm store
Come join our team
Please provide cover letter and resume
Vacancy caducado!